Marialite and Andean Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.50
  
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Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
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Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
  
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
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Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Marialite and Andean Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Marialite and Andean Opal 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 Andean Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Marialite and Andean Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marialite and Andean Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marialite and Andean Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marialite is Not Available whereas that of Andean Opal is Not Available.