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Wardite and Brucite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.81
2.39
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Wardite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite and Brucite 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 Brucite 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 Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Wardite and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.