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Vanadinite 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
6.8-7.12.81
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-44.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
C20H36
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vanadinite and Wardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Wardite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Wardite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vanadinite and Wardite Specific Gravity

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