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Wavellite and Ammolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

insoluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.362.75-2.80
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous
Uneven, Granular

Cleavage

[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
no true cleavage

Mohs Hardness

3.5-44
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaCO3

Wavellite and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Ammolite 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 Ammolite 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 Ammolite- CaCO3

Wavellite and Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 2.75-2.80 whereas that of Ammolite is 2.75-2.80.