Adamite and Emerald Physical Properties

Adamite

Emerald

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

Hard

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.32-4.48

2.67-2.78

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

Imperfect on the [0001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5

7.5-8

1.8 Chemical Composition

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Adamite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Compare Blue Gemstones

Adamite Vs Anhydrite

Adamite Vs Apatite

Adamite Vs Anyolite

Adamite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.