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Witherite
Witherite - Mineral Properties and Uses |
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Uses |
Witherite uses include: barium. |
Color |
white, colorless, light grayish, yellowish brown |
Streak |
white |
Luster |
vitreous |
Diaphaneity |
transparent to translucent |
Cleavage |
fair, distinct |
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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