Wavellite and Eosphorite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
2.36
3.05-3.08
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Poor on {100}
Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Wavellite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wavellite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Wavellite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.