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Pezzottaite and Whitlockite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.90-3.14
Conchoidal, Uneven
Imperfect; basal
7.5-8
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
 
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3.12
Uneven
None
-9999
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Pezzottaite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite and Whitlockite chemical formula.

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Pezzottaite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

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