Dumortierite and Adularia Physical Properties

Dumortierite and Adularia Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite and Adularia chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈
• Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Dumortierite and Adularia Specific Gravity

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