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Wardite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Phosphophyllite and Wardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.81   
3.07-3.13   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Wardite and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite and Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

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Wardite and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Phosphophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Phosphophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is 3.07-3.13 whereas that of Phosphophyllite is 3.07-3.13.

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