Wavellite and Scorodite Physical Properties

Wavellite

Scorodite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.36Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

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

{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-43.5-4

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 Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite 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 Scorodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.