Variscite and Whitlockite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
3.12
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
[010] perfect
None
Mohs Hardness
4-5
Not Available
Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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.
- Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Whitlockite- Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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.