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Wavellite and Sapphirine Physical Properties


Sapphirine and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.36   
3.40-3.58   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Wavellite and Sapphirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Sapphirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Sapphirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Sapphirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 3.40-3.58 whereas that of Sapphirine is 3.40-3.58.

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