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Whitlockite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.12
3.84
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
none, may show indistinct parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Whitlockite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Whitlockite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.