Adamite and Steatite Physical Properties

Adamite

Steatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.32-4.482.20-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Adamite and Steatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Steatite 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 Steatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Adamite and Steatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Steatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Steatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.20-2.80 whereas that of Steatite is 2.20-2.80.