Whitlockite and Vishnevite Physical Properties

Whitlockite

Vishnevite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.12Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Whitlockite and Vishnevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite chemical formula.

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

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Whitlockite and Vishnevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Vishnevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Vishnevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is Not Available whereas that of Vishnevite is Not Available.