Home
Gemstones


Apache Tear and Wavellite Physical Properties


Wavellite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.36  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  

Cleavage
None  
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3.5-4  

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

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Apache Tear and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apache Tear 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 Apache Tear and Wavellite chemical formula.

Compare Gems for Aries

Apache Tear and Wavellite Specific Gravity

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

Gems for Aries

Gems for Aries

» More Gems for Aries

Compare Gems for Aries

» More Compare Gems for Aries