Wavellite and Diamond Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.36
3.50-3.53
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
111 (perfect in four directions)
Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
C
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
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.