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Adamite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.32-4.482.65
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor
Indiscernible

Mohs Hardness

3.57
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Adamite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Rutilated Quartz 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 Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Adamite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Rutilated Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Rutilated Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.65 whereas that of Rutilated Quartz is 2.65.