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Witherite and Carletonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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4.27-4.35
Conchoidal
{010} Distinct
3-3.5
BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
Brittle
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2.45
Conchoidal
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
4-4.5
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Witherite and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Witherite and Carletonite 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 Carletonite chemical formula.

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Witherite and Carletonite Specific Gravity

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