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Quartz and Adamite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
4.32-4.48
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
{101}, good; {010}, poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Quartz and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Adamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Quartz and Adamite Specific Gravity

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