Ametrine and Marialite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
2.50
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Distinct on {100} and {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Ametrine and Marialite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ametrine and Marialite 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 Ametrine and Marialite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ametrine- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ametrine and Marialite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ametrine and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ametrine and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ametrine is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.