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Ametrine and Witherite Physical Properties


Witherite and Ametrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
4.27-4.35   

Fracture
Not Available   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{010} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
7   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Ametrine and Witherite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ametrine 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 Ametrine and Witherite chemical formula.

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Ametrine and Witherite Specific Gravity

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

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