Wavellite and Malachite Physical Properties

Wavellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.363.25-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-43.5-4

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

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Wavellite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Malachite 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 Malachite 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 Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Wavellite and Malachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.