Wavellite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Wavellite

Fluorite

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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

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.363.00-3.25

1 7.18

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

3.5-44

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

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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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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.