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Adularia and Sugilite Physical Properties


Sugilite and Adularia Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61  
2.69-2.79  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Poor on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
6  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Adularia and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Sugilite 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 Sugilite chemical formula.

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Adularia and Sugilite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.

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