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Marialite and Bertrandite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.50
2.59-2.60
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Marialite and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marialite and Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Marialite and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marialite and Bertrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marialite and Bertrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marialite is 2.59-2.60 whereas that of Bertrandite is 2.59-2.60.