Home
×

Whitlockite
Whitlockite

Hauyne
Hauyne



ADD
Compare
X
Whitlockite
X
Hauyne

Whitlockite and Hauyne Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Gelatinises in acids
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.12
2.4-2.5
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Whitlockite and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Hauyne 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 Hauyne 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 Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Whitlockite and Hauyne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.