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Aragonite and Ettringite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Dilute acid
Partially soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96
1.77
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Perfect on {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Aragonite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Aragonite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aragonite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aragonite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aragonite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.

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