Whitlockite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

Whitlockite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Fluorapatite 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 Fluorapatite 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 Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Whitlockite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Fluorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Fluorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 3.1-3.25 whereas that of Fluorapatite is 3.1-3.25.