Hollandite and Adamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.05
4.32-4.48
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Hollandite and Adamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hollandite 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 Hollandite and Adamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Hollandite and Adamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.