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Wavellite and Poudretteite Physical Properties


Poudretteite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.36   
2.51-2.53   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous   
Conchoidal, Splintery   

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5   

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Wavellite and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.

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