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Marialite and Corundum Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.50
3.90-4.05
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
None – parting in 3 directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Marialite and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Marialite and Corundum 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 Corundum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Marialite and Corundum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marialite and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marialite and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marialite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.