Wavellite and Coral Physical Properties

Wavellite

Coral

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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

2.362.60-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-43-4

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

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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Coral- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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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.