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Aragonite and Stolzite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Dilute acid
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.93-2.962
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}

Mohs Hardness

3.5-42.5-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
PbWO4

Aragonite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Stolzite- PbWO4

Aragonite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aragonite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aragonite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aragonite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.