Adamite and Zincite Physical Properties

Adamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.32-4.485.50-5.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Adamite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Adamite and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.