Adularia and Carnallite Physical Properties

Adularia and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Carnallite 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 Carnallite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Adularia and Carnallite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Carnallite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Carnallite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 1.6 whereas that of Carnallite is 1.6.