Wavellite and Melanite 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

2.363.70-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-46.5-7

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

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Wavellite and Melanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Melanite 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 Melanite 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 Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Wavellite and Melanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Melanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Melanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Melanite is 3.70-4.10.