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Adularia and Omphacite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.54-2.61
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Perfect
6
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
 
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3.16-3.43
Uneven, Conchoidal
{110} Good, {110} Good
5-6
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Adularia and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Omphacite 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 Omphacite chemical formula.

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Adularia and Omphacite Specific Gravity

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