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Alabaster and Aragonite Physical Properties


Aragonite and Alabaster Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Dilute acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30  
2.93-2.96  

Fracture
-  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}  

Mohs Hardness
2  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Alabaster and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster 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 Alabaster and Aragonite chemical formula.

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Alabaster and Aragonite Specific Gravity

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

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