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Wavellite and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

insoluble
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.362.97
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous
Conchoidal

Cleavage

[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Distinct on {010}

Mohs Hardness

3.5-46
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
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Wavellite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite- -

Wavellite and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.