Wavellite and Hydrogrossular Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.36
3.25-3.40
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Not Available
Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi
Wavellite and Hydrogrossular Chemical Formula
While comparing Wavellite and Hydrogrossular 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 Hydrogrossular 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 Hydrogrossular- hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi
Wavellite and Hydrogrossular Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Hydrogrossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Hydrogrossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 3.25-3.40 whereas that of Hydrogrossular is 3.25-3.40.