Adularia and Ettringite Physical Properties

Adularia and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Adularia and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.