Diamond and Wavellite Physical Properties

Diamond

Wavellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.532.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

103.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Diamond and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Wavellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- 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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Diamond and Wavellite Specific Gravity

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