Wardite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Wardite

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.813.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaF₂

Wardite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite 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 Fluorite- CaF₂

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Wardite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.