Whitlockite and Sapphire Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.12
3.95-4.03
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
None
None, but may exhibit parting
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
9
Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al 2 O 3
Whitlockite and Sapphire Chemical Formula
While comparing Whitlockite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire 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 Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
Whitlockite and Sapphire Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.