Wavellite and Moonstone Physical Properties

Wavellite

Moonstone

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

insoluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.362.56-2.60

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

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

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Mohs Hardness

3.5-46-6.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

Wavellite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone 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 Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

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Wavellite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.