Wavellite and Microlite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
2.36
5.5
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous
Conchoidal
Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Wavellite and Microlite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wavellite and Microlite 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 Microlite 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 Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Wavellite and Microlite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.