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Witherite and Pleonaste Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.27-4.353.80
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
{010} Distinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.58
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Witherite and Pleonaste Chemical Formula

While comparing Witherite and Pleonaste 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 Pleonaste chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Pleonaste- (Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Witherite and Pleonaste Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Witherite and Pleonaste Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Witherite and Pleonaste Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Witherite is 3.80 whereas that of Pleonaste is 3.80.