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Adamite and Willemite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.32-4.483.89-4.18
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect

Mohs Hardness

3.55.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Adamite and Willemite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Willemite 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 Willemite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Willemite- Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Adamite and Willemite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Willemite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Willemite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.89-4.18 whereas that of Willemite is 3.89-4.18.