Whitlockite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

Whitlockite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Whitlockite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.