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Wavellite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.36   
3.63-3.9   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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