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Aragonite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Aragonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Dilute acid  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96  
2.55-2.57  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KAlSi3O8  

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Aragonite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

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Aragonite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aragonite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aragonite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aragonite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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