Adularia and Selenite Physical Properties

Adularia and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Adularia and Selenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Selenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Selenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is Not Available whereas that of Selenite is Not Available.