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Adularia and Wavellite Physical Properties


Wavellite and Adularia Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61  
2.36  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  

Cleavage
Perfect  
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Adularia and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Wavellite 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 Adularia and Wavellite chemical formula.

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Adularia and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.

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