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Wavellite and Prasiolite Physical Properties


Prasiolite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.36   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct   
3,1   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
7   

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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