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Golden Beryl 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
2.6-2.8
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
7.5-8.0
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Golden Beryl and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Golden Beryl 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 Golden Beryl and Adamite chemical formula.

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

Golden Beryl and Adamite Specific Gravity

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