Witherite and Emerald Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
Hard
Specific Gravity
4.27-4.35
2.67-2.78
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
{010} Distinct
Imperfect on the [0001]
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Be3Al2SiO6
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.
- Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
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.