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Whitlockite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.12
4.014
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
4-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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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)
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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.