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Wardite and Williamsite Physical Properties


Williamsite and Wardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.81   
2.51-2.63   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
4   

Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Wardite and Williamsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite and Williamsite 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 Williamsite chemical formula.

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Wardite and Williamsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Williamsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Williamsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Williamsite is 2.51-2.63.

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