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Whitlockite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Pyroxmangite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.12  
3.76-3.77  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
None  
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Whitlockite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

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Whitlockite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.

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