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Arfvedsonite and Adularia Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.3-3.52.54-2.61
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66
Amber
2 10
1.3 Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Arfvedsonite and Adularia Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite and Adularia 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 Arfvedsonite and Adularia chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Arfvedsonite and Adularia Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Arfvedsonite and Adularia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Arfvedsonite and Adularia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Arfvedsonite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Adularia is 2.54-2.61.