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Agate and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Whitlockite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
3.12  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Agate and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Whitlockite 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 Agate and Whitlockite chemical formula.

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Agate and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Whitlockite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Whitlockite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 3.12 whereas that of Whitlockite is 3.12.

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