Whitlockite and Milarite Physical Properties

Whitlockite and Milarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Milarite 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 Milarite 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 Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Whitlockite and Milarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Milarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Milarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 2.52-2.60 whereas that of Milarite is 2.52-2.60.