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Lawsonite and Witherite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.094.27-4.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
{010} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
83-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lawsonite and Witherite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Witherite chemical formula.

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

Lawsonite and Witherite Specific Gravity

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