Wavellite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Wavellite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.363.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-47-7.5

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

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Wavellite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Wavellite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.