Marialite and Citrine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.50
2.65
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
Indiscernible
Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO2
Marialite and Citrine Chemical Formula
While comparing Marialite and Citrine 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 Citrine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
Marialite and Citrine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marialite and Citrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marialite and Citrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marialite is 2.65 whereas that of Citrine is 2.65.