Anhydrite and Adamite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
2.90-2.98
4.32-4.48
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Chemical Composition
CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Anhydrite and Adamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Anhydrite 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 Anhydrite and Adamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Anhydrite and Adamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anhydrite and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anhydrite and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anhydrite is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.