Aragonite and Celestine Physical Properties
Solubility
Dilute acid
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96
3.90-4.00
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Aragonite and Celestine Chemical Formula
While comparing Aragonite and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Aragonite and Celestine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aragonite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aragonite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aragonite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.