Marialite and Chiastolite Physical Properties

Marialite

Chiastolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.503.00-3.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {100} and {110}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-65-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Marialite and Chiastolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marialite and Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

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Marialite and Chiastolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marialite and Chiastolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marialite and Chiastolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marialite is 3.00-3.15 whereas that of Chiastolite is 3.00-3.15.