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Pleonast and Wavellite Physical Properties


Wavellite and Pleonast Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.36  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4  
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Pleonast and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pleonast 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 Pleonast and Wavellite chemical formula.

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Pleonast and Wavellite Specific Gravity

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

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