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Charlesite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Whitlockite and Charlesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.79  
3.12  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)  
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Charlesite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite 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 Charlesite and Whitlockite chemical formula.

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Charlesite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

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

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