Whitlockite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

Whitlockite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.123.63-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Whitlockite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

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Whitlockite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.