Wavellite and Austinite Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
Specific Gravity
2.36
4.12
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous
Uneven
Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
4-4.5
Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
Wavellite and Austinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wavellite and Austinite 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 Austinite 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 Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
Wavellite and Austinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.