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Wardite and Erythrite 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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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.81
3.06
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Wardite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite 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 Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Wardite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.