Wavellite and Diamond Physical Properties

Wavellite

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.363.50-3.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-410

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

Wavellite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Diamond 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 Diamond 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 Diamond- C

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Wavellite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.