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Wavellite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.362.00-2.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-42-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Wavellite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Wavellite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.