Verdite and Marialite Physical Properties

Verdite

Marialite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.02.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Distinct on {100} and {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

35.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

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

Verdite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Marialite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Verdite and Marialite Specific Gravity

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