Tortoiseshell and Whitlockite Physical Properties

Tortoiseshell and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell and Whitlockite chemical formula.

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

Tortoiseshell and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

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