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Faustite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Whitlockite and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9  
3.12  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Faustite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Whitlockite chemical formula.

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Faustite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

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

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