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Aragonite and Jadeite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Dilute acid
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.93-2.963.28-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-46.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Aragonite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Aragonite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aragonite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aragonite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aragonite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.