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Wavellite and Shortite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.61  
2.36  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  

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

Mohs Hardness
3  
3.5-4  

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

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