Ivory and Whitlockite Physical Properties

Ivory and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ivory 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 Ivory and Whitlockite chemical formula.

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

Ivory and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

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