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Quartz and Witherite Physical Properties

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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
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
{010} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz and Witherite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Witherite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz and Witherite Specific Gravity

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