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Aragonite and Brookite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Dilute acid
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96
3.87-4.14
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aragonite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite and Brookite 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 Brookite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aragonite and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aragonite and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aragonite and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aragonite is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.

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