Wavellite and Heliotrope Physical Properties

Wavellite and Heliotrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Heliotrope 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 Heliotrope 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 Heliotrope- SiO2

Wavellite and Heliotrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Heliotrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Heliotrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 2.61 whereas that of Heliotrope is 2.61.