Whitlockite and Cryolite Physical Properties

Whitlockite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite 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 Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Whitlockite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.