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Wardite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Wardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.81   
2.42-2.58   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
[010] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)   

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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.

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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.

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