Marialite and Amethyst Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in common solvents
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.50
2.65
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
Indiscernible
Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO2
Marialite and Amethyst Chemical Formula
While comparing Marialite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
Marialite and Amethyst Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marialite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marialite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marialite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.