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Wavellite and Coral Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

insoluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.362.60-2.70
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous
Irregular

Cleavage

[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
None

Mohs Hardness

3.5-43-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Wavellite and Coral Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Coral 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 Coral 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 Coral- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Wavellite and Coral Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Coral Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Coral Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 2.60-2.70 whereas that of Coral is 2.60-2.70.