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Wavellite and Clintonite Physical Properties


Clintonite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.36  
3.0-3.1  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  
-  

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  
Perfect on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2  

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Wavellite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.

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