Heliodor and Wavellite Physical Properties

Heliodor and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Heliodor 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 Heliodor and Wavellite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Heliodor- Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈
• Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Heliodor and Wavellite Specific Gravity

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