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Wavellite and Enstatite Physical Properties


Enstatite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.36   
3.20-3.25   

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

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct   
Good/distinct on [210]   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5.5   

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   

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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.

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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.

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