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Whitlockite and Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.12
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
None
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO2

Whitlockite and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Quartz 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 Quartz 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 Quartz- SiO2

Whitlockite and Quartz Specific Gravity

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