Pearl and Wavellite Physical Properties

Pearl

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.852.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

none

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Pearl and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Wavellite chemical formula.

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

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Pearl and Wavellite Specific Gravity

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