Wavellite and Gaylussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
decomposes in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.36
1.93-1.99
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
perfect [110]
Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Wavellite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wavellite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Wavellite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.