Whitlockite and Ivory Physical Properties

Whitlockite and Ivory Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Ivory 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 Ivory 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 Ivory- -

Whitlockite and Ivory Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Ivory Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Ivory Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 1.70-2.00 whereas that of Ivory is 1.70-2.00.