Wavellite and Kyanite Physical Properties

Wavellite

Kyanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.363.53-3.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-44-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Wavellite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite 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

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Wavellite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.