Aragonite and Zincite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Dilute acid
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96
  
5.50-5.90
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
  
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
4
  
Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Aragonite and Zincite Chemical Formula
While comparing Aragonite and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Aragonite and Zincite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aragonite and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aragonite and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aragonite is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.