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Aragonite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Aragonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Dilute acid  
insoluble in common solvents  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96  
2.65  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
7  

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO2  

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Aragonite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

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Aragonite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aragonite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aragonite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aragonite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.

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