Euclase and Witherite Physical Properties

Euclase

Witherite

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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

3.08-3.124.27-4.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

{010} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Euclase and Witherite Chemical Formula

While comparing Euclase 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 Euclase and Witherite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Euclase- BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Euclase and Witherite Specific Gravity

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