Aragonite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Aragonite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Aragonite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aragonite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aragonite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aragonite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.