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Aragonite and Thulite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Dilute acid
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.93-2.963.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

Mohs Hardness

3.5-46-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Aragonite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Aragonite and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aragonite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aragonite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aragonite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.