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Whitlockite and Beudantite Physical Properties


Beudantite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.12  
4.48  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
None  
distinct; good on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6  

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Whitlockite and Beudantite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Beudantite 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 Beudantite chemical formula.

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Whitlockite and Beudantite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Beudantite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Beudantite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 4.48 whereas that of Beudantite is 4.48.

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