Rhodizite and Adularia Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.34-3.44
  
2.54-2.61
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
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Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
8-8.5
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Rhodizite and Adularia Chemical Formula
While comparing Rhodizite 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 Rhodizite and Adularia chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rhodizite- (K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Rhodizite and Adularia Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodizite and Adularia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodizite and Adularia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodizite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Adularia is 2.54-2.61.