Uvite and Wavellite Physical Properties

Uvite

Wavellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.97-3.142.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

{1011} Indistinct

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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

Uvite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Wavellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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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Uvite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

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