Wavellite and Moonstone Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
2.36
2.56-2.60
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
3.5-4
6-6.5
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)Al1-2Si3-2O8 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)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
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.