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Wardite and Magnetite Physical Properties


Magnetite and Wardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.81  
5.2  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Wardite and Magnetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite and Magnetite 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 Magnetite chemical formula.

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Wardite and Magnetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Magnetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Magnetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is 5.2 whereas that of Magnetite is 5.2.

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