Witherite and Jeremejevite Physical Properties

Witherite

Jeremejevite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.27-4.353.28-3.31

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Distinct

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Witherite and Jeremejevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Witherite and Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Witherite and Jeremejevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Witherite and Jeremejevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Witherite and Jeremejevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Witherite is 3.28-3.31 whereas that of Jeremejevite is 3.28-3.31.