Adamite and Microcline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48
2.55-2.63
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Adamite and Microcline Chemical Formula
While comparing Adamite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Adamite and Microcline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.