Anorthoclase and Marialite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.56-2.62
  
2.50
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
  
Distinct on {100} and {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Anorthoclase and Marialite Chemical Formula
While comparing Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase and Marialite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Anorthoclase and Marialite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthoclase and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthoclase and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthoclase is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.