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Glass and Wavellite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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-

Solubility

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insoluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.39-4.002.36
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous

Cleavage

None
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct

Mohs Hardness

4-63.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO2
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Glass and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Wavellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glass- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Glass and Wavellite Specific Gravity

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