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Whitlockite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.12
2.60-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Be 3Al 2Si 6O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Whitlockite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Blue Beryl Maxixe 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 Blue Beryl Maxixe 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 Blue Beryl Maxixe- Be 3Al 2Si 6O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Whitlockite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Blue Beryl Maxixe is 2.60-2.90.