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Wavellite and Hessonite Garnet Physical Properties


Hessonite Garnet and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
insoluble   
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.36   
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Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous   
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Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct   
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Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
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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 Hessonite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Hessonite Garnet 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 Hessonite Garnet chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Hessonite Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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