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Aragonite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Dilute acid
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

2.93-2.963.76-3.77
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

Mohs Hardness

3.5-45-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Aragonite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Aragonite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aragonite and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aragonite and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aragonite is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.