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Wavellite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.36  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  
[001] good, [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)  

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Wavellite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

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

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