Wavellite and Labradorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.36
2.69-2.72
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Wavellite and Labradorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wavellite and Labradorite 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 Labradorite 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 Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Wavellite and Labradorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.