Carnelian and Whitlockite 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)
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Whitlockite- Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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.