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Variscite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Whitlockite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
3.12  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Variscite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Whitlockite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

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

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