Wavellite and Diaspore Physical Properties

Wavellite

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.363.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-46.5-7

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

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Wavellite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore 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 Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Wavellite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.