Adamite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48
3.0-3.3
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Mohs Hardness
3.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
MnCO3
Adamite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula
While comparing Adamite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
Adamite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.
