Witherite and Carletonite Physical Properties

Witherite

Carletonite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

4.27-4.352.45

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Cleavage

{010} Distinct

Perfect on {001}, good on {110}

Mohs Hardness

3-3.54-4.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , 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.

Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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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 and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Witherite is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.