Marialite and Riesling Beryl Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.50
2.66-2.86
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
Marialite and Riesling Beryl Chemical Formula
While comparing Marialite and Riesling Beryl 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 Riesling Beryl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Riesling Beryl- Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
Marialite and Riesling Beryl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marialite and Riesling Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marialite and Riesling Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marialite is 2.66-2.86 whereas that of Riesling Beryl is 2.66-2.86.