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Adamite and Alexandrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.32-4.483.69-3.81
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
1,1 ; 3,2.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.58.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
BeAl 2 O 4

Adamite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Alexandrite 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 Adamite and Alexandrite chemical formula.

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

Adamite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Alexandrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Alexandrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Alexandrite is 3.69-3.81.