Adamite and Thulite Physical Properties

Adamite

Thulite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

4.32-4.483.1

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

Mohs Hardness

3.56-7

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

Adamite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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Adamite and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.