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Prasiolite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Wavellite and Prasiolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
2.36  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  

Cleavage
3,1  
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
7  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Prasiolite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Wavellite chemical formula.

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Prasiolite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

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

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