Pietersite and Wavellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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insoluble
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.36
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
  
Cleavage
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[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
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Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Pietersite and Wavellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite 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
Pietersite and Wavellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pietersite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pietersite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pietersite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.