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Wardite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.81
1.847-1.852
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Poor to indistinct on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
2-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Wardite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite 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
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Wardite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.