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Adamite and Topazolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.32-4.483.70-4.10
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor
Indistinct

Mohs Hardness

3.56.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Adamite and Topazolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Topazolite 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 Topazolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Topazolite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Adamite and Topazolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Topazolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Topazolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Topazolite is 3.70-4.10.