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Vesuvianite and Adamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
4.32-4.48
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
{101}, good; {010}, poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Vesuvianite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Adamite chemical formula.

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

Vesuvianite and Adamite Specific Gravity

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