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Aragonite and Austinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Dilute acid
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96
4.12
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Aragonite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Aragonite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aragonite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aragonite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aragonite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.

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