Wavellite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Wavellite

Riebeckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.363.28-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45.0-6.0

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

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Wavellite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite 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

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Wavellite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.