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Bixbite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Whitlockite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.12   

Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
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None   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
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Chemical Composition
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Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Bixbite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite 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 Bixbite and Whitlockite chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

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

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