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Diamond and Whitlockite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
3.12
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
10
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
C
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Diamond and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Whitlockite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C
  • Chemical formula of Whitlockite- Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Diamond and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

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