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Wavellite and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.36  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
2  

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CaSO4·2H2O  

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Wavellite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Selenite Specific Gravity

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

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