Andesine and Adamite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
4.32-4.48
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Andesine and Adamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Andesine 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 Andesine and Adamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Andesine and Adamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.