Demantoid and Marialite Physical Properties

Demantoid

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

3.77-3.952.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Distinct on {100} and {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Demantoid and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Marialite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Demantoid and Marialite Specific Gravity

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