Aragonite and Chondrodite Physical Properties
Solubility
Dilute acid
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96
3.10-3.20
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Poor to good on (001)
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Aragonite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula
While comparing Aragonite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Aragonite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aragonite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aragonite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aragonite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.