Whitlockite and Pleonast Physical Properties

Whitlockite and Pleonast Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Pleonast 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 Pleonast 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 Pleonast- MgAl2O4

Whitlockite and Pleonast Specific Gravity

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