Gaylussite and Adamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
decomposes in water
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99
4.32-4.48
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
perfect [110]
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Gaylussite and Adamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Adamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Gaylussite and Adamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.