Whitlockite and Dendrite crystal Physical Properties

Whitlockite and Dendrite crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Dendrite crystal 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 Dendrite crystal 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 Dendrite crystal- -

Whitlockite and Dendrite crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Dendrite crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Dendrite crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 1 whereas that of Dendrite crystal is 1.