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Wavellite and Demantoid Physical Properties


Demantoid and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.36  
3.77-3.95  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6.5  

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

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Wavellite and Demantoid Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Demantoid 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 Demantoid chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Demantoid Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Demantoid Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Demantoid Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 3.77-3.95 whereas that of Demantoid is 3.77-3.95.

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