Adamite and Mellite Physical Properties

Adamite

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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

1.58-1.60

1.5 Fracture

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

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

{011} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Adamite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Mellite 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 Mellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Adamite and Mellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.