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Quartz and Wavellite Physical Properties


Wavellite and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
2.36  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct  
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
7  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Quartz and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Wavellite chemical formula.

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Quartz and Wavellite Specific Gravity

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

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