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Agate and Witherite Physical Properties

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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
2.60-2.644.27-4.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{010} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Agate and Witherite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Witherite 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 Agate and Witherite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Agate and Witherite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Witherite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Witherite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 4.27-4.35 whereas that of Witherite is 4.27-4.35.