Adularia and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Adularia and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Adularia and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.