Wavellite and Hemimorphite 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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.
- 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 Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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.