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Wavellite and Lazulite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.363.04-3.17
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-45.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Wavellite and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Lazulite 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 Lazulite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Wavellite and Lazulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Lazulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Lazulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 3.04-3.17 whereas that of Lazulite is 3.04-3.17.