Witherite and Anatase Physical Properties

Witherite

Anatase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.27-4.353.82-3.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Distinct

Perfect on [001] and [011]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Witherite and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Witherite and Anatase 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 Anatase chemical formula.

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

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Witherite and Anatase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Witherite and Anatase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Witherite and Anatase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Witherite is 3.82-3.97 whereas that of Anatase is 3.82-3.97.