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Aragonite and Londonite 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
3.34
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Aragonite and Londonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite and Londonite 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 Londonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Londonite- (Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Aragonite and Londonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aragonite and Londonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aragonite and Londonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aragonite is 3.34 whereas that of Londonite is 3.34.