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Wavellite and Thulite Physical Properties


Thulite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.36  
3.1  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6-7  

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)  

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Wavellite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.

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