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Wavellite and Heliodor Physical Properties


Heliodor and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
insoluble   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
2.36   
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Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous   
Not Available   

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
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Wavellite and Heliodor Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Heliodor 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 Heliodor chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Heliodor Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Heliodor Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Heliodor Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is Not Available whereas that of Heliodor is Not Available.

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