Adamite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Adamite

Hexagonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.32-4.48

2.98-3.03

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5

5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Adamite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Adamite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.