Adamite and Scolecite Physical Properties

Adamite

Scolecite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.32-4.48

2.20-2.23

1.5 Fracture

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

Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5

5-5.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Adamite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Adamite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.