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Quartz and Marialite Physical Properties


Marialite and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.50   

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

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
Distinct on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Quartz and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Marialite chemical formula.

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Quartz and Marialite Specific Gravity

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

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