Wavellite and Sylvite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.36
  
1.993
  
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
  
Uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Not Available
  
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.