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Wavellite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.36   
3.23-3.26   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct   
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Wavellite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.

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