Wavellite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.36
3.0-3.3
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
MnCO3
Wavellite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wavellite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
Wavellite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.