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Adamite and Golden Beryl 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
4.32-4.482.6-2.8
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
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.57.5-8.0
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Be3Al2SiO6

Adamite and Golden Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Golden Beryl 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 Golden Beryl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be3Al2SiO6

Adamite and Golden Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Golden Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Golden Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.6-2.8 whereas that of Golden Beryl is 2.6-2.8.