Wavellite and Dumortierite Physical Properties

Wavellite

Dumortierite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.363.26-3.41

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

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

Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-47-8.5

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

AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

Wavellite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite- AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

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Wavellite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.