Home
×

Wavellite
Wavellite

Amethyst
Amethyst



ADD
Compare
X
Wavellite
X
Amethyst

Wavellite and Amethyst Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
insoluble in common solvents
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.36
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2

Wavellite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2

Wavellite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.

Let Others Know
×