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Tinzenite 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
3.355-3.433
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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1.6 Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tinzenite and Adularia Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite and Adularia chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tinzenite and Adularia Specific Gravity

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