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Arfvedsonite and Aragonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Dilute acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.3-3.52.93-2.96
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-63.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Arfvedsonite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite and Aragonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Aragonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Arfvedsonite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Arfvedsonite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Arfvedsonite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Arfvedsonite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.