Wardite and Afghanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.81
2.55-2.65
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Perfect {10 1 0}
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Wardite and Afghanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wardite and Afghanite 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 Wardite and Afghanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wardite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Wardite and Afghanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.