Adularia and Chambersite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
3.50
Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
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None
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Adularia and Chambersite Chemical Formula
While comparing Adularia and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Adularia and Chambersite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.