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Feldspar and Adularia Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
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1.6 Cleavage
two or three
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
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KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Feldspar and Adularia Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Adularia chemical formula.

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

Feldspar and Adularia Specific Gravity

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