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Whitlockite and Diaspore Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Very brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.12
3.30-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Whitlockite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore 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 Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Whitlockite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.