Marialite and Emerald Physical Properties

Marialite

Emerald

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

Hard

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.502.67-2.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {100} and {110}

Imperfect on the [0001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-67.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Marialite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Marialite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Marialite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marialite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marialite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marialite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.