Sylvite and Wardite Physical Properties

Sylvite

Wardite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9932.81

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Sylvite and Wardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite 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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Sylvite and Wardite Specific Gravity

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