Wardite and Fuchsite Physical Properties

Wardite

Fuchsite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.812.77-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

Perfect basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Wardite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Wardite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.