Schultenite and Marialite Physical Properties

Schultenite

Marialite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.943-6.072.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

Distinct on {100} and {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Schultenite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite and Marialite chemical formula.

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

Compare White Gemstones

Schultenite Vs Star Ruby

Schultenite Vs Sussexite

Schultenite Vs Strontianite

Schultenite and Marialite Specific Gravity

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