Eosphorite and Whitlockite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
  
3.12
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Cleavage
Poor on {100}
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
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Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Eosphorite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula
While comparing Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite and Whitlockite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Whitlockite- Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Eosphorite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Whitlockite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Whitlockite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 3.12 whereas that of Whitlockite is 3.12.