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Whitlockite and Grossular Physical Properties


Grossular and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.12  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
none  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Whitlockite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Grossular 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 Grossular chemical formula.

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Whitlockite and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.

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