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Wavellite and Emerald Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.362.67-2.78
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-47.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Be3Al2SiO6

Wavellite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Wavellite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.