Marialite and Sellaite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.50
3.14-3.16
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
Perfect on {010} and {110}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Marialite and Sellaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Marialite and Sellaite 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 Sellaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Marialite and Sellaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marialite and Sellaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marialite and Sellaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marialite is 3.14-3.16 whereas that of Sellaite is 3.14-3.16.