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Aragonite and Diaspore Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Very brittle
1.2 Solubility
Dilute acid
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96
3.30-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Aragonite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Aragonite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aragonite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aragonite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aragonite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.

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