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Wavellite and Parisite Physical Properties

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
2.364.33-4.42
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
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1.6 Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-44.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Wavellite and Parisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Parisite 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 Parisite 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 Parisite- Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Wavellite and Parisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Parisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Parisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 4.33-4.42 whereas that of Parisite is 4.33-4.42.