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Beryllonite 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
2.79-2.87
2.93-2.96
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Beryllonite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite and Aragonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Beryllonite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

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

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