Imperial Topaz and Whitlockite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
  
3.12
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Cleavage
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None
  
Mohs Hardness
8
  
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Chemical Composition
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Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Imperial Topaz and Whitlockite Chemical Formula
While comparing Imperial Topaz 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 Imperial Topaz and Whitlockite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Whitlockite- Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Imperial Topaz and Whitlockite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Imperial Topaz and Whitlockite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Imperial Topaz and Whitlockite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Imperial Topaz is 3.12 whereas that of Whitlockite is 3.12.