Wavellite and Apophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.36
2.30-2.50
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Perfect on (001)
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
4.5-5
Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Wavellite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wavellite and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Wavellite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.