Whitlockite and Hawks Eye Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.12
  
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Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
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Cleavage
None
  
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Mohs Hardness
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7
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Whitlockite and Hawks Eye Chemical Formula
While comparing Whitlockite and Hawks Eye 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 Hawks Eye chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Whitlockite- Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Whitlockite and Hawks Eye Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Hawks Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Hawks Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is Not Available whereas that of Hawks Eye is Not Available.