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Amazonite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Wavellite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
2.36  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Amazonite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Wavellite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

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

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