Chrysoberyl and Adamite Physical Properties

Chrysoberyl

Adamite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.69-3.814.32-4.48

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

{101}, good; {010}, poor

Mohs Hardness

8.53.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

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

Chrysoberyl and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Adamite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

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Chrysoberyl and Adamite Specific Gravity

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