Whitlockite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Whitlockite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Whitlockite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.