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Rock Crystal

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Rock Crystal and Wavellite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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-

Solubility

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insoluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.652.36
1 7.18
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Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous

Cleavage

None
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct

Mohs Hardness

73.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rock Crystal and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal and Wavellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rock Crystal and Wavellite Specific Gravity

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