Spinel and Whitlockite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
none
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
3.12
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
None
Mohs Hardness
8
Not Available
Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Spinel and Whitlockite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Whitlockite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
- Chemical formula of Whitlockite- Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Spinel and Whitlockite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Whitlockite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Whitlockite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 3.12 whereas that of Whitlockite is 3.12.