Musgravite and Adamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.62-3.68
4.32-4.48
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Not Available
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Musgravite and Adamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Adamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Musgravite and Adamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Musgravite and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Musgravite and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Musgravite is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.