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Poudretteite and Wavellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.532.36
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
None
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Poudretteite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite and Wavellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Poudretteite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

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