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Witherite and Triplite 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
4.27-4.35
3.85-3.94
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Distinct
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Witherite and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Witherite and Triplite 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 Triplite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Witherite and Triplite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Witherite and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Witherite and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Witherite is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.