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Marialite and Neptunite 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
3.19-3.23
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
{110} good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Marialite and Neptunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marialite and Neptunite 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 Neptunite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Neptunite- KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Marialite and Neptunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marialite and Neptunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marialite and Neptunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marialite is 3.19-3.23 whereas that of Neptunite is 3.19-3.23.