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Rosasite and Wavellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Effervesces in cold
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4-4.2
2.36
1.5 Fracture
Splintery
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rosasite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Wavellite chemical formula.

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

Rosasite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

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