Adularia and Sonolite Physical Properties

Adularia and Sonolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Sonolite 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 Sonolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Adularia and Sonolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Sonolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Sonolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 3.82-4.00 whereas that of Sonolite is 3.82-4.00.