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Marialite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Vanadinite and Marialite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.50  
6.8-7.1  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
C20H36  

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Marialite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marialite and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

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Marialite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marialite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marialite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marialite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.

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