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Jet and Wavellite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

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insoluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.19-1.352.36
1 7.18
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Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

2.5-43.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Jet and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Wavellite chemical formula.

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

Jet and Wavellite Specific Gravity

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