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Marialite and Beryl Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.502.60-2.90
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular

Cleavage

Distinct on {100} and {110}
Imperfect on {0001}

Mohs Hardness

5.5-67.5-8
2 10
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Chemical Composition

3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Be3Al2Si6O18

Marialite and Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Marialite and Beryl 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 Beryl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Beryl- Be3Al2Si6O18

Marialite and Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marialite and Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marialite and Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marialite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Beryl is 2.60-2.90.