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Riebeckite and Wardite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.442.81
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.04.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Riebeckite and Wardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite and Wardite chemical formula.

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

Riebeckite and Wardite Specific Gravity

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