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Uvite and Marialite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.97-3.142.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
Distinct on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Uvite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Marialite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Uvite and Marialite Specific Gravity

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