Kashmir sapphire and Witherite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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4.27-4.35
  
Fracture
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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
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{010} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
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3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
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BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Kashmir sapphire and Witherite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kashmir sapphire 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 Kashmir sapphire and Witherite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Kashmir sapphire and Witherite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kashmir sapphire and Witherite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kashmir sapphire and Witherite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kashmir sapphire is 4.27-4.35 whereas that of Witherite is 4.27-4.35.