Adamite and Lepidolite Physical Properties

Adamite

Lepidolite

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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

2.80-2.90

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

{001} perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5

2.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Adamite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Adamite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Lepidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Lepidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.80-2.90 whereas that of Lepidolite is 2.80-2.90.