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Wavellite and Ekanite Physical Properties


Ekanite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.36   
3.28-3.32   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct   
{101} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Wavellite and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Ekanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.

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