Albite and Adamite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65
4.32-4.48
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Albite and Adamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Albite 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 Albite and Adamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Albite and Adamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.