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Whitlockite and Cordierite 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
3.122.57-2.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available7-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Whitlockite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite 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 Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Whitlockite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.