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Feldspar and Wavellite Physical Properties


Wavellite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75  
2.36  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  

Cleavage
two or three  
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Feldspar and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Wavellite chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Wavellite Specific Gravity

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

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