Wardite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 4.5 – 5.0
Specific Gravity 2.81
Refractive Index 1.59 – 1.599
Crystal System Tetragonal
Luster Vitreous,Greasy
Cleavage Perfect
Fracture Conchoidal
Color various
Birefringence 0.009

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Wardite
Mohs hardness of Wardite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Wardite
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

a b c Tetragonal a = b ≠ c, α = β = γ = 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Wardite

瓦迪石是一种罕见的含水磷酸盐矿物,呈淡蓝绿色至白色,以其正方锥状晶体形态和玻璃光泽著称。宝石级标本极为罕见,主要供矿物收藏家珍藏,产自巴西(米纳斯吉拉斯州)、美国(新罕布什尔州)和智利的花岗伟晶岩及磷酸盐矿床中,是稀有磷酸盐宝石中颇具代表性的品种。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wardite?
瓦迪石是一种罕见的含水磷酸盐矿物,呈淡蓝绿色至白色,以其正方锥状晶体形态和玻璃光泽著称。宝石级标本极为罕见,主要供矿物收藏家珍藏,产自巴西(米纳斯吉拉斯州)、美国(新罕布什尔州)和智利的花岗伟晶岩及磷酸盐矿床中,是稀有磷酸盐宝石中颇具代表性的品种。
What is the hardness of Wardite?
Wardite has a Mohs hardness of 4.5 to 5.0, making it relatively soft for use in jewelry.
What color is Wardite?
Wardite is primarily Various.
How much does Wardite cost?
Wardite falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Wardite?
Wardite belongs to the Tetragonal crystal system.

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