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Nuummite and Wavellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.18-3.372.36
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on 210
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-63.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Nuummite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Wavellite chemical formula.

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

Nuummite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

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