Ammolite and Wavellite Physical Properties

Ammolite

Wavellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.802.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Granular

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

no true cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

43.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Ammolite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Wavellite chemical formula.

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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Ammolite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

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