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Wavellite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties


Hemimorphite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.36   
3.30-3.50   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct   
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5   

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Wavellite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.

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