Ammolite and Marialite Physical Properties

Ammolite

Marialite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.802.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Granular

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

no true cleavage

Distinct on {100} and {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

45.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Ammolite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Marialite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Ammolite and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ammolite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ammolite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ammolite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.