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Diamond and Marialite Physical Properties


Marialite and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53   
2.50   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)   
Distinct on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
10   
5.5-6   

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

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Diamond and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Marialite chemical formula.

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Diamond and Marialite Specific Gravity

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

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