Friedelite and Wavellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19
  
2.36
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
  
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
  
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
4-5
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Friedelite and Wavellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Wavellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich 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
Friedelite and Wavellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.