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Sarcopside and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Whitlockite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94  
3.12  

Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
FeAs  
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Sarcopside and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Whitlockite chemical formula.

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Sarcopside and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

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

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