Agate and Adamite Physical Properties

Agate

Adamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.64

4.32-4.48

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

{101}, good; {010}, poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

3.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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

Agate and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Adamite 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 Agate and Adamite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

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Agate and Adamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.