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Marialite and Sanidine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.50
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Marialite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Marialite and Sanidine 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 Sanidine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Marialite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marialite and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marialite and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marialite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.