Adularia and Richterite Physical Properties

Adularia and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Richterite- Na(CaNa)(Mg,Fe++)5(Si8O22)(OH)2

Adularia and Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.