Sapphire and Whitlockite Physical Properties

Sapphire and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Whitlockite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al ₂ O ₃
• Chemical formula of Whitlockite- Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sapphire and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

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