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Wardite and Hardystonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.813.396-3.443
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-53-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Wardite and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wardite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Wardite and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.