Wavellite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

Wavellite

Prasiolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.362.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-47

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

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Wavellite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Wavellite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.