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Beryllonite and Adularia 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
2.79-2.87
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Beryllonite and Adularia Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite and Adularia 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 Beryllonite and Adularia chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Beryllonite and Adularia Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Beryllonite and Adularia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Beryllonite and Adularia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Beryllonite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Adularia is 2.54-2.61.