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Blue quartz 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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1.4 Specific Gravity
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2.36
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
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[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Blue quartz and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue quartz 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 Blue quartz and Wavellite chemical formula.

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

Blue quartz and Wavellite Specific Gravity

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