Verdelite and Whitlockite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40
3.12
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
None
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
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Chemical Composition
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Verdelite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula
While comparing Verdelite 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 Verdelite and Whitlockite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Verdelite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
- Chemical formula of Whitlockite- Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Verdelite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdelite and Whitlockite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdelite and Whitlockite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdelite is 3.12 whereas that of Whitlockite is 3.12.