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Whitlockite and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Sphalerite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.12  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Whitlockite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

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Whitlockite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.

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