Wardite and Boracite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
2.81
2.95-2.96
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
None
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Wardite and Boracite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wardite and Boracite 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 Boracite 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 Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Wardite and Boracite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.