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Ivory and Wavellite Physical Properties


Wavellite and Ivory Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.70-2.00  
2.36  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  

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

Mohs Hardness
2-3  
3.5-4  

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

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Ivory and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ivory 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 Ivory and Wavellite chemical formula.

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Ivory and Wavellite Specific Gravity

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

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