Whitlockite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Whitlockite

Aquamarine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.122.66-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

None

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Whitlockite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Whitlockite- Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Whitlockite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.