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Witherite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.27-4.352.90-3.14
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Distinct
Imperfect; basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Witherite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Witherite and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Witherite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Witherite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Witherite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Witherite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.