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Chalcedony and Marialite Physical Properties


Marialite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
2.50  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Absent  
Distinct on {100} and {110}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Chalcedony and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Marialite chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Marialite Specific Gravity

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

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