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Aragonite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Dilute acid
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96
3.65-4.55
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Aragonite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Aragonite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aragonite and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aragonite and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aragonite is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.

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