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Wardite and Mottramite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.81
5.9
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
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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 Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite and Mottramite 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 Mottramite 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 Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.