Whitlockite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties

Whitlockite

Phosphosiderite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.122.74-2.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Whitlockite and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

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Whitlockite and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.