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Adularia and Prase Physical Properties

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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
2.54-2.612.64-2.69
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
67
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Adularia and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Adularia and Prase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.