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Aragonite and Crocoite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Dilute acid
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96
5.90-6.10
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
{110} Distinct, {001} Indistinct, {100} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
PbCrO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aragonite and Crocoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite and Crocoite 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 Crocoite chemical formula.

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

Aragonite and Crocoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aragonite and Crocoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aragonite and Crocoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aragonite is 5.90-6.10 whereas that of Crocoite is 5.90-6.10.

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