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Amblygonite and Wavellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10
2.36
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amblygonite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite and Wavellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amblygonite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

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

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