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Aragonite and Catapleiite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Dilute acid
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96
2.72
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Aragonite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Aragonite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aragonite and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aragonite and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aragonite is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.

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