Adamite and Hauyne Physical Properties

Adamite

Hauyne

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Gelatinises in acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.32-4.48

2.4-2.5

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

Distinct on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5

5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Adamite and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Hauyne 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 Hauyne chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Compare Blue Gemstones

Adamite Vs Anyolite

Adamite Vs Apatite

Adamite Vs Anhydrite

Adamite and Hauyne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.