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Adamite and Peridot Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.32-4.481.54-1.55
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Adamite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Peridot 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 Peridot chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Adamite and Peridot Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.