Wavellite and Jadeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.36
3.28-3.38
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Good on [110]
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Wavellite and Jadeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wavellite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite 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 Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Wavellite and Jadeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.