Adamite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Adamite

Riebeckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.32-4.48

3.28-3.44

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5

5.0-6.0

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Adamite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

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Adamite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.