Bytownite and Adamite Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.72-2.75
4.32-4.48
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5
Chemical Composition
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Bytownite and Adamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bytownite 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 Bytownite and Adamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Bytownite and Adamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bytownite and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bytownite and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bytownite is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.
