Trapiche emerald and Whitlockite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.12
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Cleavage
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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)
  
Trapiche emerald and Whitlockite Chemical Formula
While comparing Trapiche emerald 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 Trapiche emerald and Whitlockite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Whitlockite- Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Trapiche emerald and Whitlockite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Trapiche emerald and Whitlockite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Trapiche emerald and Whitlockite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Trapiche emerald is 3.12 whereas that of Whitlockite is 3.12.