Whitlockite and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties

Whitlockite and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Cubic Zirconia 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 Cubic Zirconia 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 Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Whitlockite and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Cubic Zirconia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Cubic Zirconia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 5.50-6.00 whereas that of Cubic Zirconia is 5.50-6.00.