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Viridine and Wavellite Physical Properties


Wavellite and Viridine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21  
2.36  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  

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

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Viridine and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Viridine 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 Viridine and Wavellite chemical formula.

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Viridine and Wavellite Specific Gravity

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

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