Adularia and Apatite Physical Properties

Adularia and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Apatite 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 Apatite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Apatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Adularia and Apatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Apatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Apatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 3.16-3.23 whereas that of Apatite is 3.16-3.23.