Marialite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.50
2.58-2.64
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
None
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Marialite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula
While comparing Marialite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Marialite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marialite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marialite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marialite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.