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Diaspore and Witherite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
4.27-4.35
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
{010} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diaspore and Witherite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Witherite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diaspore and Witherite Specific Gravity

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