Prase and Witherite Physical Properties

Prase

Witherite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.64-2.694.27-4.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{010} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

73-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Prase and Witherite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Witherite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Prase and Witherite Specific Gravity

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