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Diamond and Wavellite Physical Properties


Wavellite and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53  
2.36  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)  
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
10  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
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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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.

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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.

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