Whitlockite and Carletonite Physical Properties

Whitlockite and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Carletonite 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 Carletonite 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 Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Whitlockite and Carletonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.