Adularia and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Adularia

Riebeckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.61

3.28-3.44

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.0-6.0

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Adularia and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

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

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Adularia and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.