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Whitlockite and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Phosgenite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.12  
6.13  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Whitlockite and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite chemical formula.

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Whitlockite and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.

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