Adularia and Stolzite Physical Properties

Adularia and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.