Whitlockite and Thomsonite Physical Properties

Whitlockite and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Whitlockite and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.