Adularia and Jet lignite Physical Properties

Adularia and Jet lignite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Jet lignite 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 Jet lignite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Adularia and Jet lignite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Jet lignite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Jet lignite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 1.30-1.34 whereas that of Jet lignite is 1.30-1.34.