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Albite and Aragonite Physical Properties


Aragonite and Albite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Dilute acid   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65   
2.93-2.96   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}   
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Albite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite 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 Albite and Aragonite chemical formula.

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Albite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

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

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