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Wavellite and Realgar Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.363.56
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
(e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
{010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Wavellite and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Realgar 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 Realgar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Wavellite and Realgar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Realgar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Realgar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 3.56 whereas that of Realgar is 3.56.