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Aragonite and Chrysoberyl 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
3.69-3.81
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
BeAl 2 O 4

Aragonite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Aragonite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aragonite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aragonite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aragonite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.

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