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Adamite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.32-4.483.6
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.56.5-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Ca3Al2Si3O12

Adamite and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Grossular Garnet physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Adamite and Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12

Adamite and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Grossular Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Grossular Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.6 whereas that of Grossular Garnet is 3.6.