Whitlockite and Cordierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.12
2.57-2.66
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
None
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
7-7.5
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.