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Wavellite and Tanzanite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

insoluble
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Durability

-
Hard

Specific Gravity

2.363.35
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}

Mohs Hardness

3.5-46.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Wavellite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Wavellite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.