Demantoid and Wavellite Physical Properties

Demantoid

Wavellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.952.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Demantoid and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Wavellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 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

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Demantoid and Wavellite Specific Gravity

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