Whitlockite and Dinosaur Bone Physical Properties

Whitlockite

Dinosaur Bone

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.12Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

None

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Whitlockite and Dinosaur Bone Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Dinosaur Bone 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 Dinosaur Bone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Whitlockite- Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Whitlockite and Dinosaur Bone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Dinosaur Bone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Dinosaur Bone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is Not Available whereas that of Dinosaur Bone is Not Available.