Wavellite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

Wavellite

Ceylonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.363.63-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-47.5-8

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

(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Wavellite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

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Wavellite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.