Adamite and Pollucite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Readily soluble in HF
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48
2.86-2.94
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
None observed
Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Adamite and Pollucite Chemical Formula
While comparing Adamite and Pollucite 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 Pollucite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Pollucite- (Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Adamite and Pollucite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Pollucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Pollucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.86-2.94 whereas that of Pollucite is 2.86-2.94.