Whitlockite and Augite Physical Properties

Whitlockite and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Augite 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 Augite 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 Augite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Whitlockite and Augite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Augite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Augite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 3.19-3.56 whereas that of Augite is 3.19-3.56.