Calcite and Wavellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73
2.36
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Calcite and Wavellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Wavellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Calcite and Wavellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.