Witherite and Charoite Physical Properties

Witherite

Charoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.27-4.352.54-2.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Distinct

Good in three directions

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Witherite and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Witherite and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Witherite and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Witherite and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Witherite and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Witherite is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.