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Hibschite and Adularia Physical Properties

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
3.05-3.08
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hibschite and Adularia Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibschite 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 Hibschite and Adularia chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibschite- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hibschite and Adularia Specific Gravity

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