Adularia and Idocrase Physical Properties

Adularia and Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Idocrase 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 Idocrase chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Idocrase- Ca10(Mg,Fe)2(Si2O7)2(SiO4)2O(OH)2

Adularia and Idocrase Specific Gravity

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