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Aragonite and Thulite Physical Properties


Thulite and Aragonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Dilute acid  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96  
3.1  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6-7  

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

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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.

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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.

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