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Ammolite and Aragonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Dilute acid

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.75-2.802.93-2.96
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Granular
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

no true cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}

Mohs Hardness

43.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaCO3
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ammolite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Aragonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ammolite- CaCO3
  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ammolite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

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