Whitlockite and Natrolite Physical Properties

Whitlockite and Natrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Natrolite 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 Natrolite 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 Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Whitlockite and Natrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Natrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 2.20-2.26 whereas that of Natrolite is 2.20-2.26.