Adamite and Kyanite Cyprine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48
3.55-3.70
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Adamite and Kyanite Cyprine Chemical Formula
While comparing Adamite and Kyanite Cyprine 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 Kyanite Cyprine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Adamite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Kyanite Cyprine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.55-3.70 whereas that of Kyanite Cyprine is 3.55-3.70.