Copper and Whitlockite 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
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Mohs Hardness
2.5
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Chemical Composition
Cu
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Copper and Whitlockite Chemical Formula
While comparing Copper 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 Copper and Whitlockite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
- Chemical formula of Whitlockite- Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Copper and Whitlockite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Whitlockite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Whitlockite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 3.12 whereas that of Whitlockite is 3.12.