Agate and Wavellite Physical Properties

Agate

Wavellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.64

2.36

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

3.5-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Agate and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Wavellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Agate and Wavellite Specific Gravity

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