Whitlockite and Williamsite Physical Properties

Whitlockite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.122.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

None

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Whitlockite and Williamsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Williamsite 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 Williamsite 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 Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Whitlockite and Williamsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Williamsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Williamsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Williamsite is 2.51-2.63.