Carletonite and Witherite Physical Properties

Carletonite

Witherite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.454.27-4.35

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, good on {110}

{010} Distinct

Mohs Hardness

4-4.53-3.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Carletonite and Witherite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carletonite 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 Carletonite and Witherite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Carletonite and Witherite Specific Gravity

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