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Adamite and Halite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.32-4.482.17
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.52.0-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
NaCl

Adamite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

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

Adamite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.