Witherite and Amber Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.27-4.35
1.05-1.10
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{010} Distinct
None
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
2-2.5
Chemical Composition
BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
[C,H,O]
Witherite and Amber Chemical Formula
While comparing Witherite and Amber 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 Witherite and Amber chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
Witherite and Amber Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Witherite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Witherite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Witherite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.