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Erythrite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Whitlockite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.06  
3.12  

Fracture
Sectile  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Erythrite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Whitlockite chemical formula.

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Erythrite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

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

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