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Whitlockite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
Hard  

Specific Gravity
3.12  
2.67-2.78  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect on the [0001]  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Be3Al2SiO6  

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Whitlockite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

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Whitlockite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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