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Aquamarine and Adamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
4.32-4.48
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
{101}, good; {010}, poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Aquamarine and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine and Adamite 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 Aquamarine and Adamite chemical formula.

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

Aquamarine and Adamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.

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