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