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Aragonite and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Aragonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Dilute acid  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96  
2.9  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Aragonite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.

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Aragonite and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aragonite and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aragonite and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aragonite is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.

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