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Wavellite and Adularia Physical Properties


Adularia and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.36  
2.54-2.61  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6  

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Wavellite and Adularia Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Adularia 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 Wavellite and Adularia chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Adularia Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Adularia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Adularia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Adularia is 2.54-2.61.

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