Wavellite and Chalcedony Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.36
2.55-2.70
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Absent
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2
Wavellite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula
While comparing Wavellite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony- SiO2
Wavellite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.