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Witherite and Gahnite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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4.27-4.35
Conchoidal
{010} Distinct
3-3.5
BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
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4.00-4.62
Conchoidal, Uneven
Indistinct parting on [111]
7.5-8
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Witherite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Witherite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

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Witherite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Witherite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Witherite Vs Gahnite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Witherite is whereas that of Gahnite is .