Chiastolite and Adamite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.154.32-4.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{101}, good; {010}, poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.53.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Chiastolite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Adamite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

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Chiastolite and Adamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chiastolite and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chiastolite and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chiastolite is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.