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Idocrase and Wardite Physical Properties


Wardite and Idocrase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.81  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2(Si2O7)2(SiO4)2O(OH)2  
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Idocrase and Wardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Idocrase 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 Idocrase and Wardite chemical formula.

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Idocrase and Wardite Specific Gravity

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

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