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Witherite and Leucite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.27-4.352.45-2.50
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

{010} Distinct
Poor on {110}

Mohs Hardness

3-3.55.5-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Witherite and Leucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Witherite and Leucite 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 Leucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Witherite and Leucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Witherite and Leucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Witherite and Leucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Witherite is 2.45-2.50 whereas that of Leucite is 2.45-2.50.