Whitlockite and Powellite Physical Properties

Whitlockite and Powellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Powellite 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 Powellite 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 Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Whitlockite and Powellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.