Whitlockite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.12
3.0-3.3
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
Cleavage
None
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
MnCO3
Whitlockite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula
While comparing Whitlockite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
Whitlockite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.