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Diamond and Witherite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.534.27-4.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
{010} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
103-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
C
BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diamond and Witherite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond and Witherite 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 Diamond and Witherite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C
  • Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diamond and Witherite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Witherite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Witherite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 4.27-4.35 whereas that of Witherite is 4.27-4.35.