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Abalone and Aragonite Physical Properties


Aragonite and Abalone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Dilute acid   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
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2.93-2.96   

Fracture
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Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
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Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Abalone and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Abalone and Aragonite 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 Abalone and Aragonite chemical formula.

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Abalone and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Abalone and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Abalone and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Abalone is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.

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