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Aragonite and Flint Physical Properties


Flint and Aragonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Dilute acid  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96  
-9999  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO2  

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Aragonite and Flint Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite and Flint 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 Flint chemical formula.

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Aragonite and Flint Specific Gravity

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

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