Quartz and Marialite 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)
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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.