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Wardite and Austinite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.81
4.12
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Wardite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite and Austinite 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 Austinite 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 Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Wardite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.