Wavellite and Spinel Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
none
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.36
3.64-3.66
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
MgAl2O4
Wavellite and Spinel Chemical Formula
While comparing Wavellite and Spinel 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 Spinel 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 Spinel- MgAl2O4
Wavellite and Spinel Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.