Wavellite and Caledonite Physical Properties

Wavellite

Caledonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.365.6-5.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct

[001] perfect; [100] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-42.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Wavellite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite 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 Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Wavellite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.