Prasiolite and Witherite Physical Properties

Prasiolite

Witherite

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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

2.654.27-4.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

{010} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

73-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Prasiolite and Witherite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Witherite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Prasiolite and Witherite Specific Gravity

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