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Magnetite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Wavellite and Magnetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.2   
2.36   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous   

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

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich 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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Magnetite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Wavellite chemical formula.

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Magnetite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

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

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