Wavellite and Celestine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.36
3.90-4.00
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Wavellite and Celestine Chemical Formula
While comparing Wavellite and Celestine 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 Celestine 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 Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Wavellite and Celestine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.