Witherite and Aragonite Physical Properties

Witherite

Aragonite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Dilute acid

Durability

Specific Gravity

4.27-4.352.93-2.96

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

{010} Distinct

Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}

Mohs Hardness

3-3.53.5-4

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

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

Witherite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Witherite and Aragonite 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 Witherite and Aragonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Witherite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Witherite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Witherite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Witherite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.