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Wavellite and Fluorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.36
3.00-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaF2

Wavellite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite 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 Fluorite- CaF2

Wavellite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.

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