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Wavellite and Beudantite Physical Properties


Beudantite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.36  
4.48  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  
-  

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  
distinct; good on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6  

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Wavellite and Beudantite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Beudantite 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 Beudantite chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Beudantite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Beudantite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Beudantite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 4.48 whereas that of Beudantite is 4.48.

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