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Willemite and Strontianite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.89-4.18
Conchoidal, Uneven
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect
5.5
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
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3.63-3.79
Uneven, Conchoidal
{110} Good
3.5
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Willemite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Willemite and Strontianite 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 Willemite and Strontianite chemical formula.

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Willemite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Willemite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Willemite Vs Strontianite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Willemite is whereas that of Strontianite is .