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Carnelian and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Whitlockite and Carnelian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
3.12   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
Absent   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
Not Available   

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

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Carnelian and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Whitlockite chemical formula.

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Carnelian and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

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

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