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Nuummite and Witherite Physical Properties


Witherite and Nuummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.37   
4.27-4.35   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on 210   
{010} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Nuummite and Witherite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Witherite chemical formula.

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Nuummite and Witherite Specific Gravity

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

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