Adularia and Rutile Physical Properties

Adularia and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Rutile 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 Rutile chemical formula.

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

Adularia and Rutile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.