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Grandidierite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Wavellite and Grandidierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00   
2.36   

Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous   

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

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio 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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Grandidierite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Wavellite chemical formula.

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Grandidierite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

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

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