Marialite and Fire Agate Physical Properties

Marialite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Marialite and Fire Agate 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 Fire Agate chemical formula.

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

Marialite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marialite and Fire Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marialite and Fire Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marialite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Fire Agate is 2.60-2.64.