Aragonite and Petalite Physical Properties
Solubility
Dilute acid
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96
2.40
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Aragonite and Petalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Aragonite and Petalite 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 Petalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Petalite- LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Aragonite and Petalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aragonite and Petalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aragonite and Petalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aragonite is 2.40 whereas that of Petalite is 2.40.