Marialite and Tugtupite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.50
  
2.30-2.60
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
  
{111} Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Marialite and Tugtupite Chemical Formula
While comparing Marialite and Tugtupite 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 Tugtupite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Tugtupite- Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Marialite and Tugtupite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marialite and Tugtupite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marialite and Tugtupite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marialite is 2.30-2.60 whereas that of Tugtupite is 2.30-2.60.