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Wavellite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.36
4.014
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
4-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Wavellite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite 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
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Wavellite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.