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Witherite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Witherite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.27-4.35  
4.12  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{010} Distinct  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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Witherite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Witherite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

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Witherite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Witherite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Witherite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Witherite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.

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