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Marialite and Hardystonite Physical Properties

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
3.396-3.443
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Marialite and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marialite and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Marialite and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marialite and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marialite and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marialite is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.