Adularia and Holmquistite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
2.95-3.13
Fracture
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Cleavage
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Adularia and Holmquistite Chemical Formula
While comparing Adularia and Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Adularia and Holmquistite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Holmquistite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Holmquistite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 2.95-3.13 whereas that of Holmquistite is 2.95-3.13.