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Magnetite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Whitlockite and Magnetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.2  
3.12  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Magnetite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Whitlockite chemical formula.

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Magnetite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

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

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