Wardite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Wardite

Chrysoberyl

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.813.69-3.81

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-58.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Wardite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Wardite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.