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Thulite and Wardite Physical Properties


Wardite and Thulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1  
2.81  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Thulite and Wardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Wardite chemical formula.

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Thulite and Wardite Specific Gravity

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

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