Aragonite and Friedelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Dilute acid
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96
3.06-3.19
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
{010} Perfect
Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Aragonite and Friedelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Aragonite and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Aragonite and Friedelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aragonite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aragonite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aragonite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.