Marialite and Chalcedony Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.50
2.55-2.70
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
Absent
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO2
Marialite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula
While comparing Marialite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
Marialite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marialite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marialite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marialite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.