Wavellite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Wavellite

Sylvite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.361.993

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-42.5

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

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Wavellite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite 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 Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.