Whitlockite and Fluorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.12
3.00-3.25
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
None
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
4
Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaF2
Whitlockite and Fluorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Whitlockite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite 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 Fluorite- CaF2
Whitlockite and Fluorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.