Feldspar and Wardite Physical Properties

Feldspar

Wardite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.56-2.752.81

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

two or three

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Feldspar and Wardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar and Wardite 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 Feldspar and Wardite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wardite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Feldspar and Wardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Feldspar and Wardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Feldspar and Wardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Feldspar is 2.81 whereas that of Wardite is 2.81.