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Whitlockite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.12  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
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Whitlockite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Apache Tear 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 Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Whitlockite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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