Vlasovite and Wardite Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Wardite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.972.81

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

64.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vlasovite and Wardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite 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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Vlasovite and Wardite Specific Gravity

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