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Sellaite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Wavellite and Sellaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.16  
2.36  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} and {110}  
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
MgF 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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Sellaite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite 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 Sellaite and Wavellite chemical formula.

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Sellaite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

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

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