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Adamite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Chrysoberyl and Adamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48  
3.69-3.81  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor  
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
8.5  

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

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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.

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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.

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