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Adamite and Hiddenite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.32-4.483.15-3.21
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor
1,2 prismatic

Mohs Hardness

3.56-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
LiAlSi2O6

Adamite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Adamite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.