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Wavellite and Enstatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.36
3.20-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Good/distinct on [210]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Wavellite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Enstatite 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 Enstatite 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 Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Wavellite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.