Adamite and Jadeite Physical Properties

Adamite

Jadeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.32-4.48

3.28-3.38

1.5 Fracture

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

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

Good on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Adamite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Adamite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.