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Adamite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
Slowly dissolves in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.32-4.48-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor
None

Mohs Hardness

3.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
K2Mg2(SO4)3

Adamite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3

Adamite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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