Shigaite and Wardite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Moderately flexible
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.32
2.81
Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
{001} Perfect
Chemical Composition
Not Available
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Shigaite and Wardite Chemical Formula
While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite 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
Shigaite and Wardite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shigaite and Wardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shigaite and Wardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shigaite is 2.81 whereas that of Wardite is 2.81.