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Aragonite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Dilute acid
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96
2.66-2.80
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Be3Al2SiO6

Aragonite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6

Aragonite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aragonite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aragonite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aragonite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.

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