Wardite and Gibbsite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.81
2.35
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
{001} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
2.5-3
Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al(OH)3
Wardite and Gibbsite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wardite and Gibbsite 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 Gibbsite 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 Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
Wardite and Gibbsite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Gibbsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Gibbsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is 2.35 whereas that of Gibbsite is 2.35.