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Witherite and Brookite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.27-4.353.87-4.14
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

{010} Distinct
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}

Mohs Hardness

3-3.55.5-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Witherite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Witherite and Brookite 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 Brookite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Witherite and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Witherite and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Witherite and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Witherite is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.