Whitlockite and Iolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.12
  
2.6-2.7
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
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Cleavage
None
  
3,1
  
Mohs Hardness
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7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
Whitlockite and Iolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Whitlockite and Iolite 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 Iolite 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 Iolite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
Whitlockite and Iolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.