Wavellite and Obsidian Physical Properties

Wavellite

Obsidian

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.362.35-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45-5.5

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

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Wavellite and Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Obsidian 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 Obsidian 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

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Wavellite and Obsidian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 2.35-2.60 whereas that of Obsidian is 2.35-2.60.