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Adamite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
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
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
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 Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

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

Adamite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

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