Wardite and Hureaulite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.81
3.19
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
{???} Distinct
Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Wardite and Hureaulite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wardite and Hureaulite 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 Hureaulite 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 Hureaulite- Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Wardite and Hureaulite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Hureaulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Hureaulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is 3.19 whereas that of Hureaulite is 3.19.