Witherite and Forsterite Physical Properties

Witherite

Forsterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.27-4.353.23-3.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Distinct

Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Witherite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Witherite and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Witherite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Witherite and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Witherite and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Witherite is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.