Marialite and Amber Physical Properties

Marialite

Amber

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.501.05-1.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {100} and {110}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-62-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

[C,H,O]

Marialite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Marialite and Amber 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 Marialite and Amber chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

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Marialite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marialite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marialite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marialite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.