Adamite and Muscovite Physical Properties

Adamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Elastic

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.32-4.48

2.78-2.88

1.5 Fracture

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

Micaceous, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

Perfect on the {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5

2-3

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Adamite and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Muscovite 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 Muscovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Adamite and Muscovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.