Witherite and Creedite Physical Properties

Witherite and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Witherite and Creedite 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 Creedite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Witherite and Creedite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Witherite and Creedite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Witherite and Creedite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Witherite is 2.70 whereas that of Creedite is 2.70.