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Herderite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Wavellite and Herderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02  
2.36  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}  
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich 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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Herderite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Wavellite chemical formula.

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Herderite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

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

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