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Zinnwaldite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Wavellite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1  
2.36  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}  
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0  
3.5-4  

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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Zinnwaldite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Wavellite chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

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

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