Sulfur and Wavellite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Wavellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sulfur and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Wavellite chemical formula.

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

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Sulfur and Wavellite Specific Gravity

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