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Wardite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.813.28-3.335
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-55.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Wardite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Wardite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.