Californite and Adamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.32-3.47
4.32-4.48
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Not Available
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3.5
Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Californite and Adamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Californite 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 Californite and Adamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Californite and Adamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Californite and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Californite and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Californite is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.