Baryte and Adamite Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.3-5
4.32-4.48
Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Chemical Composition
Not Available
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Baryte and Adamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Baryte 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 Baryte and Adamite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Baryte and Adamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.