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Wardite and Ulexite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.81
1.65-1.99
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Wardite and Ulexite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite and Ulexite 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 Ulexite 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 Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Wardite and Ulexite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Ulexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Ulexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is 1.65-1.99 whereas that of Ulexite is 1.65-1.99.