×

Whitlockite
Whitlockite

Riebeckite
Riebeckite



ADD
Compare
X
Whitlockite
X
Riebeckite

Whitlockite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
-
-
-
3.12
Uneven
None
-9999
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
 
Brittle
-
-
3.28-3.44
Uneven, Splintery
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
5.0-6.0
Na2Fe2+3Fe3+2Si8O22(OH)2

Whitlockite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

    >>

Whitlockite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

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