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Wavellite and Jet Physical Properties


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Jet and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.36  
1.19-1.35  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
2.5-4  

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

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Wavellite and Jet Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Jet 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 Jet chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Jet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Jet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Jet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 1.19-1.35 whereas that of Jet is 1.19-1.35.

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