Home

Taurus Gems + -

Gemini Gems + -

Leo Gems + -

Organic Gemstones + -

Aries Gems + -

Gemstones


Tinaksite and Adamite Physical Properties


Adamite and Tinaksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.82   
4.32-4.48   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction   
{101}, good; {010}, poor   

Mohs Hardness
6   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Tinaksite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite and Adamite chemical formula.

Compare Yellow Gemstones

Tinaksite and Adamite Specific Gravity

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

Yellow Gemstones

Yellow Gemstones


Compare Yellow Gemstones