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Wardite
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Wardite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.812.33-2.37
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-54.5-5
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
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Wardite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite and Apophyllite KF 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 Apophyllite KF 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 Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Wardite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Apophyllite KF Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Apophyllite KF Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Apophyllite KF is 2.33-2.37.