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Weloganite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Wavellite and Weloganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.22  
2.36  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  

Cleavage
Perfect on pseudo {0001}  
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O  
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Weloganite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite and Wavellite 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 Weloganite and Wavellite chemical formula.

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Weloganite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Weloganite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Weloganite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Weloganite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.

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