Adamite and Rutile Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Insoluble in acids
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48
4.20-4.30
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Adamite and Rutile Chemical Formula
While comparing Adamite and Rutile 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 Rutile chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Adamite and Rutile Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.