Aragonite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Aragonite

Chrysoberyl

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Dilute acid

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.93-2.963.69-3.81

1 7.18

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

3.5-48.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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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.