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Wavellite and Calcite Physical Properties


Calcite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.36  
2.67-2.73  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
3  

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Wavellite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.

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