Golden Beryl and Adamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Not Available
Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.6-2.8
4.32-4.48
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
3,1 basal
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.0
3.5
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.