Wavellite and Powellite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.364.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct

{111} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-43.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Wavellite and Powellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Powellite 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 Powellite 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 Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Wavellite and Powellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.