Vlasovite and Marialite Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Marialite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.972.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

Distinct on {100} and {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

65.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vlasovite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Marialite chemical formula.

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

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Vlasovite and Marialite Specific Gravity

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