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Witherite
Mineral Properties and Uses
Physical Properties of Witherite |
| Uses |
barium |
| Color |
white, colorless, light grayish, yellowish brown |
| Streak |
white |
| Luster |
vitreous |
| Diaphaneity |
transparent to translucent |
| Cleavage |
fair, distinct |
| Mohs Hardness |
3 - 3.5 |
| Specific Gravity |
4.3 - 4.4 |
| Distinguishing Characteristics |
specific gravity, effervesces in dilute HCl |
| Crystal System |
orthorhombic |
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| Witherite from Hexham, England. Specimen is approximately 4 inches (10 centimeters) across. |
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