Wavellite and Natrolite Physical Properties

Wavellite and Natrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Natrolite 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 Natrolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Wavellite and Natrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Natrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 2.20-2.26 whereas that of Natrolite is 2.20-2.26.