Wavellite and Chondrodite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.36
3.10-3.20
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Poor to good on (001)
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Wavellite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wavellite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Wavellite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.