Home
Gemstones


Williamsite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Wavellite and Williamsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63  
2.36  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  

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

Mohs Hardness
4  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Williamsite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Williamsite 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 Williamsite and Wavellite chemical formula.

Compare Green Gemstones

Williamsite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

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

Green Gemstones

Green Gemstones


Compare Green Gemstones