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Wavellite and Diamond Physical Properties


Diamond and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.36  
3.50-3.53  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  
111 (perfect in four directions)  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
10  

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
C  

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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.

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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.

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