Calcite and Marialite Physical Properties

Calcite

Marialite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.67-2.732.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

Distinct on {100} and {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

35.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Calcite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Marialite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Calcite and Marialite Specific Gravity

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