Wavellite and Antigorite Physical Properties

Wavellite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Antigorite 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 Antigorite 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 Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Wavellite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Antigorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Antigorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Antigorite is 2.58-2.80.