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Marialite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.50
3.71
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
{10 1 1} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Marialite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marialite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Marialite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marialite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marialite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marialite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.