Demantoid and Whitlockite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.77-3.95
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
6.5
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Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Demantoid and Whitlockite Chemical Formula
While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Whitlockite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Whitlockite- Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Demantoid and Whitlockite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Demantoid and Whitlockite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Demantoid and Whitlockite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Demantoid is 3.12 whereas that of Whitlockite is 3.12.