Wavellite and Aragonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble
Dilute acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.36
2.93-2.96
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Wavellite and Aragonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wavellite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite 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 Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Wavellite and Aragonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.