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Whitlockite and Ametrine Physical Properties


Ametrine and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.12   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
SiO2   

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Whitlockite and Ametrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Ametrine 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 Whitlockite and Ametrine chemical formula.

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Whitlockite and Ametrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Ametrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Ametrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 2.65 whereas that of Ametrine is 2.65.

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