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Wavellite and Fuchsite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.362.77-2.88
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Perfect basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-42.5
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
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Wavellite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Wavellite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.