Arfvedsonite and Marialite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.3-3.5
2.50
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
Distinct on {100} and {110}
Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Arfvedsonite and Marialite Chemical Formula
While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Marialite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Arfvedsonite and Marialite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Arfvedsonite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Arfvedsonite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Arfvedsonite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.