Wavellite and Orthoclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.36
2.54-2.61
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Gems, Uneven
Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Wavellite and Orthoclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Wavellite and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Wavellite and Orthoclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.