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Phlogopite and Adamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Tough
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85
4.32-4.48
1.5 Fracture
None, Uneven
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)
{101}, good; {010}, poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Phlogopite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite and Adamite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Phlogopite and Adamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.