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Wavellite

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Wavellite and Fire Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.361.97-2.22
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-46-6.5
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
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Wavellite and Fire Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Fire Opal 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 Fire Opal 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 Fire Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Wavellite and Fire Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Fire Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Fire Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Fire Opal is 1.97-2.22.