Wardite and Cymophane Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.81
3.69-3.81
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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Cleavage
{001} Perfect
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Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Wardite and Cymophane Chemical Formula
While comparing Wardite and Cymophane 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 Cymophane 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 Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Wardite and Cymophane Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Cymophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Cymophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Cymophane is 3.69-3.81.