Verdite and Whitlockite Physical Properties

Verdite

Whitlockite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.03.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Verdite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Whitlockite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Whitlockite- Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Verdite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

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