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Clintonite and Adamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1
4.32-4.48
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
{101}, good; {010}, poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Clintonite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite 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 Clintonite and Adamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Clintonite and Adamite Specific Gravity

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