Barite and Adamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.48
4.32-4.48
Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Chemical Composition
BaSO4
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Barite and Adamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Barite 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 Barite and Adamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Barite and Adamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Barite and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Barite and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Barite is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.