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Amber and Aragonite Physical Properties


Aragonite and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Dilute acid   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10   
2.93-2.96   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]   
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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.

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