Adularia and Afghanite Physical Properties

Adularia and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Afghanite 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 Adularia and Afghanite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Adularia and Afghanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.