Whitlockite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

Whitlockite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite- PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6

Whitlockite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.