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Aragonite and Chambersite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Dilute acid
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.93-2.963.50
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
None

Mohs Hardness

3.5-47
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Aragonite and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Aragonite and Chambersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aragonite and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aragonite and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aragonite is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.