Adularia and Pearl Physical Properties

Adularia

Pearl

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.612.60-2.85

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

62.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Adularia and Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Pearl 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 Pearl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Adularia and Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 2.60-2.85 whereas that of Pearl is 2.60-2.85.