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Whitlockite and Goshenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.12
Uneven
None
-9999
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
 
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2.60-2.90
Conchoidal
3,1 basal
7.5-8
Be3Al2SiO6

Whitlockite and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Goshenite 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 Goshenite chemical formula.

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Whitlockite and Goshenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite Vs Goshenite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is whereas that of Goshenite is .