Whitlockite and Turquoise Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.12
2.30-2.90
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
None
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5-6
Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Whitlockite and Turquoise Chemical Formula
While comparing Whitlockite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise 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 Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Whitlockite and Turquoise Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.