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Wavellite and Charlesite Physical Properties


Charlesite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.36  
1.79  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  
Irregular/uneven  

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  
Perfect on {10bar10}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)  

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Wavellite and Charlesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Charlesite 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 Charlesite chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Charlesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Charlesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Charlesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 1.79 whereas that of Charlesite is 1.79.

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