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Aragonite and Sarcopside Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Dilute acid
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

2.93-2.963.79-3.94
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Lamellar, Splintery

Cleavage

Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Mohs Hardness

3.5-44
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
FeAs

Aragonite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs

Aragonite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aragonite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aragonite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aragonite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.