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Witherite and Carletonite Physical Properties


Carletonite and Witherite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.27-4.35  
2.45  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Distinct  
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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

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