Sardonyx and Adamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Not Available
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
4.32-4.48
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
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{101}, good; {010}, poor
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Sardonyx and Adamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx and Adamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Sardonyx and Adamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.