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Ammolite and Whitlockite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.75-2.80
3.12
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Granular
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
no true cleavage
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Ammolite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Whitlockite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Whitlockite- Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Ammolite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

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

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