Witherite and Xonotlite Physical Properties

Witherite

Xonotlite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.27-4.352.71-2.72

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Distinct

{???} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Witherite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Witherite and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Witherite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Witherite and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Witherite and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Witherite is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.