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Wavellite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Feldspar and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.36  
2.56-2.75  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  
two or three  

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  
KAlSi3O8  

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Wavellite and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.

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