Chlorite group and Marialite Physical Properties

Chlorite group

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

2.6-3.32.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect 001

Distinct on {100} and {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Chlorite group and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Marialite chemical formula.

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

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Chlorite group and Marialite Specific Gravity

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