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Whitlockite and Cavansite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.12
2.25-2.33
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Whitlockite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Cavansite 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 Cavansite 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 Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Whitlockite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.