Wavellite and Tanzanite Physical Properties

Wavellite

Tanzanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

Hard

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.363.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-46.5-7

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

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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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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.