Crystal Quartz and Marialite Physical Properties

Crystal Quartz and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Crystal Quartz 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 Crystal Quartz and Marialite chemical formula.

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

Crystal Quartz and Marialite Specific Gravity

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