Adamite and Taaffeite Physical Properties

Adamite

Taaffeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.32-4.48

3.60-3.61

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

Imperfect/fair/absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5

8-8.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Adamite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Adamite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.