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Wavellite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.36  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Wavellite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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