Adamite and Spodumene Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48
3.15-3.21
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
LiAlSi2O6
Adamite and Spodumene Chemical Formula
While comparing Adamite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
Adamite and Spodumene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.