Wardite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

Wardite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.813.63-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

Indistinct

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

(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Wardite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

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Wardite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.