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Wavellite and Prehnite Physical Properties


Prehnite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.36   
2.80-2.95   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous   
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct   
Distinct on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)   

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Wavellite and Prehnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Prehnite 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 Prehnite chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Prehnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Prehnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Prehnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Prehnite is 2.80-2.95.

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