Wardite and Zircon Physical Properties

Wardite

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.81

3.93-4.73

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-5

7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

ZrSiO₄

Wardite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wardite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Wardite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.