Whitlockite and Schorlomite Physical Properties

Whitlockite

Schorlomite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.123.77-3.93

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Whitlockite and Schorlomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Whitlockite and Schorlomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.