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