Home
Gemstones


Variscite and Adamite Physical Properties


Adamite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
4.32-4.48  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
{101}, good; {010}, poor  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Variscite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Adamite chemical formula.

Compare Gems for Virgo

Variscite and Adamite Specific Gravity

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

Gems for Virgo

Gems for Virgo


Compare Gems for Virgo