Adularia and Honey Opal Physical Properties

Adularia and Honey Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Honey Opal 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 Honey Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Honey Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Adularia and Honey Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Honey Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Honey Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is Not Available whereas that of Honey Opal is Not Available.