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Rhodolite and Wavellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
2.36
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rhodolite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Wavellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rhodolite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

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