Adularia and Agate Physical Properties

Adularia and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Agate 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 Agate chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂

Adularia and Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.