Willemite and Marialite Physical Properties

Willemite

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

3.89-4.182.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect

Distinct on {100} and {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Willemite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Willemite 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 Willemite and Marialite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Willemite- Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Willemite and Marialite Specific Gravity

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