Wavellite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

Wavellite

Fluorapatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.363.1-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Wavellite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Fluorapatite 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 Fluorapatite 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 Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Wavellite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Fluorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Fluorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 3.1-3.25 whereas that of Fluorapatite is 3.1-3.25.