Wardite and Moroxite Physical Properties

Wardite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite and Moroxite 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 Moroxite 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 Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Wardite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.