Witherite and Diaspore Physical Properties

Witherite

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.27-4.353.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Distinct

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Witherite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Witherite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

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

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Witherite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Witherite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Witherite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Witherite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.