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Aragonite and Nickeline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Dilute acid
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-45-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Aragonite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Aragonite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aragonite and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aragonite and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aragonite is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.