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Sulfur and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Whitlockite and Sulfur Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
insoluble   
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.12   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect   
None   

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

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Sulfur and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Whitlockite chemical formula.

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Sulfur and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

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

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