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Chrysotile and Witherite Physical Properties


Witherite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63   
4.27-4.35   

Fracture
Fibrous   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{010} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Chrysotile and Witherite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Witherite chemical formula.

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Chrysotile and Witherite Specific Gravity

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

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