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Wardite and Thulite Physical Properties


Thulite and Wardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.81  
3.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Wardite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

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Wardite and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.

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