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Witherite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Vanadinite and Witherite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.27-4.35  
6.8-7.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
C20H36  

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Witherite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Witherite and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

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Witherite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Witherite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Witherite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Witherite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.

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