Wernerite and Whitlockite Physical Properties

Wernerite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite 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 Wernerite and Whitlockite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Wernerite- Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Whitlockite- Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Wernerite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

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