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Wardite and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite and Wardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.81  
4.00-4.62  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
Indistinct parting on [111]  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Wardite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

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Wardite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.

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