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Whitlockite and Ruby Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.12
3.97-4.05
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
No true cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al 2 O 3

Whitlockite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Ruby 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 Ruby 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 Ruby- Al 2 O 3

Whitlockite and Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 3.97-4.05 whereas that of Ruby is 3.97-4.05.