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Witherite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Witherite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.27-4.35   
1.993   

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

Cleavage
{010} Distinct   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Witherite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Witherite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Witherite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Witherite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Witherite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Witherite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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