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Wavellite and Sarcopside Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

insoluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.363.79-3.94
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous
Lamellar, Splintery

Cleavage

[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Mohs Hardness

3.5-44
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
FeAs

Wavellite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside- FeAs

Wavellite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.