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Witherite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Witherite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
Hard  

Specific Gravity
4.27-4.35  
2.67-2.78  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{010} Distinct  
Imperfect on the [0001]  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Be3Al2SiO6  

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Witherite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Witherite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

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Witherite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Witherite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Witherite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Witherite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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