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Angelite and Aragonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-9999
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Perfect
3.5
CaSO4·2H2O
 
Brittle
Dilute acid
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2.93-2.96
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
3.5-4
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Angelite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Angelite 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 Angelite and Aragonite chemical formula.

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Angelite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Angelite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Angelite Vs Aragonite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Angelite is whereas that of Aragonite is .