Adamite and Pectolite Physical Properties

Adamite

Pectolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.32-4.482.74-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

Perfect on {100} and {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Adamite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Adamite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.