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Whitlockite and Malachite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.12
3.25-4.10
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cu2CO3(OH)2

Whitlockite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Malachite 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 Malachite 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 Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2

Whitlockite and Malachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.