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Simpsonite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Wavellite and Simpsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.36  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  

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

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich 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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Simpsonite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite and Wavellite chemical formula.

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Simpsonite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

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

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