Adularia and Fibrolite Physical Properties

Adularia and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Adularia and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.