Adamite and Meionite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48
2.78
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Adamite and Meionite Chemical Formula
While comparing Adamite and Meionite 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 Meionite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Adamite and Meionite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Meionite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Meionite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.78 whereas that of Meionite is 2.78.