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Wavellite and Sonolite Physical Properties


Sonolite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.36  
3.82-4.00  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Wavellite and Sonolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Sonolite 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 Sonolite chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Sonolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Sonolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Sonolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 3.82-4.00 whereas that of Sonolite is 3.82-4.00.

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