Marialite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.50
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
  
{0110} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
SiO2
  
Marialite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Marialite and Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
Marialite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marialite and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marialite and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marialite is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.