Topaz and Adamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
4.32-4.48
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
[001] Perfect
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Topaz and Adamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Topaz 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 Topaz and Adamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Topaz and Adamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.