Wardite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Wardite

Aquamarine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.812.66-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Wardite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Wardite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.