Childrenite and Adamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
4.32-4.48
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Childrenite and Adamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Childrenite 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 Childrenite and Adamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Childrenite and Adamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.