Whitlockite and Kornerupine Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.12
3.25-3.45
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
None
Good on {110}
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6.5
Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Whitlockite and Kornerupine Chemical Formula
While comparing Whitlockite and Kornerupine 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 Kornerupine 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 Kornerupine- Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Whitlockite and Kornerupine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Kornerupine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Kornerupine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 3.25-3.45 whereas that of Kornerupine is 3.25-3.45.