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Wardite and Agate Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.812.60-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2

Wardite and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite and Agate 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 Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wardite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2

Wardite and Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.