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Demantoid and Wavellite Physical Properties


Wavellite and Demantoid Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.77-3.95  
2.36  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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