Rutile and Adularia Physical Properties

Rutile and Adularia Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutile 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 Rutile and Adularia chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rutile and Adularia Specific Gravity

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