Wavellite and Copper Physical Properties

Wavellite

Copper

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.36

Not Available

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).

1.6 Cleavage

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

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4

2.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Wavellite and Copper Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Copper 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 Copper 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 Copper- Cu

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Wavellite and Copper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Copper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Copper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is Not Available whereas that of Copper is Not Available.