Mimetite and Adamite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
7.10
4.32-4.48
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Mimetite and Adamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Mimetite 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 Mimetite and Adamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Mimetite and Adamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.