Adamite and Riesling Beryl Physical Properties

Adamite

Riesling Beryl

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.32-4.48

2.66-2.86

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5

7.5-8

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.

Adamite and Riesling Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Riesling 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 Riesling Beryl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Riesling Beryl- Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.

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Adamite and Riesling Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Riesling Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Riesling Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.66-2.86 whereas that of Riesling Beryl is 2.66-2.86.