Iddingsite and Adamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Not Available
Durability
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Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8
4.32-4.48
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
{???} Perfect
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Iddingsite and Adamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite and Adamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Iddingsite- MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Iddingsite and Adamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iddingsite and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iddingsite and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iddingsite is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.