Pearl and Wardite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.85
2.81
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
none
{001} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
4.5-5
Chemical Composition
Not Available
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Pearl and Wardite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl 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
Pearl and Wardite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pearl and Wardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pearl and Wardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pearl is 2.81 whereas that of Wardite is 2.81.