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Papagoite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Whitlockite and Papagoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.25   
3.12   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael 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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Papagoite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite 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 Papagoite and Whitlockite chemical formula.

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Papagoite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

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

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