Wavellite and Smithsonite Physical Properties

Wavellite

Smithsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.364.00-4.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on [1011]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45-5.5

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

ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Wavellite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite 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
Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Wavellite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.