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Chalcedony and Wavellite Physical Properties


Wavellite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
2.36  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Chalcedony and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Wavellite chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Wavellite Specific Gravity

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

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