Marialite and Hardystonite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.50
3.396-3.443
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
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.