Wavellite and Phenakite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.36
2.90-2.98
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Wavellite and Phenakite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wavellite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite 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 Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Wavellite and Phenakite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.