Witherite and Dolomite Physical Properties

Witherite

Dolomite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Poorly soluble in dilute HCl

Durability

Specific Gravity

4.27-4.352.80-2.95

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Cleavage

{010} Distinct

Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage

Mohs Hardness

3-3.53.5-4

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Witherite and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Witherite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Witherite and Dolomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Witherite and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Witherite and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Witherite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.