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Wavellite and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Zektzerite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.36  
2.79  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6  

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Wavellite and Zektzerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Zektzerite 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 Zektzerite chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Zektzerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Zektzerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Zektzerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 2.79 whereas that of Zektzerite is 2.79.

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