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Marialite and Edenite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.50
3.05-3.37
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
Good on (110)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Marialite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marialite and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Marialite and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marialite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marialite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marialite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.