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Amber and Aragonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Dilute acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.102.93-2.96
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.53.5-4
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amber and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Aragonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amber and Aragonite Specific Gravity

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