Marialite and Anorthoclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.50
2.56-2.62
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Marialite and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Marialite and Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Marialite and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marialite and Anorthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marialite and Anorthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marialite is 2.56-2.62 whereas that of Anorthoclase is 2.56-2.62.