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Aragonite and Adamite Physical Properties


Adamite and Aragonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Dilute acid  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96  
4.32-4.48  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}  
{101}, good; {010}, poor  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  

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Aragonite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite and Adamite 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 Aragonite and Adamite chemical formula.

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Aragonite and Adamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aragonite and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aragonite and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aragonite is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.

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