Adamite and Zircon Physical Properties

Adamite

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.32-4.48

3.93-4.73

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5

7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

ZrSiO₄

Adamite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Adamite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.