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Wardite and Esperite Physical Properties


Esperite and Wardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.81  
4.28-4.42  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Wardite and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite and Esperite 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 Esperite chemical formula.

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Wardite and Esperite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.

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