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Witherite and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Witherite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.27-4.35  
3.83-3.89  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Distinct  
Perfect on {01 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Witherite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Witherite and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.

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Witherite and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Witherite and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Witherite and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Witherite is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.

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