Wavellite and Magnesite Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble
Effervesces in hot HCl
Specific Gravity
2.36
2.92-3.12
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous
Conchoidal
Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
[10 1 1] perfect
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
3.5-4.5
Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Wavellite and Magnesite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wavellite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite 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 Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Wavellite and Magnesite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.