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Piemontite and Marialite Physical Properties


Marialite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.50   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct   
Distinct on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Piemontite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite and Marialite 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 Piemontite and Marialite chemical formula.

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Piemontite and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Piemontite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Piemontite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Piemontite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.

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