Whitlockite and Xonotlite Physical Properties

Whitlockite

Xonotlite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.122.71-2.72

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

None

{???} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Whitlockite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Whitlockite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.