Witherite and Rosasite Physical Properties

Witherite

Rosasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Effervesces in cold

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.27-4.354-4.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Distinct

Perfect on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Witherite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Witherite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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

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Witherite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Witherite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Witherite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Witherite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.