Wavellite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Wavellite

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.362.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

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

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-42.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Wavellite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Wavellite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.