×

Wardite
Wardite

Variscite
Variscite



ADD
Compare
X
Wardite
X
Variscite

Wardite and Variscite Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.812.42-2.58
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
[010] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-54-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Wardite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite and Variscite 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 Variscite 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 Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Wardite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.