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Demantoid and Aragonite Physical Properties


Aragonite and Demantoid Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Dilute acid   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.77-3.95   
2.93-2.96   

Fracture
Not Available   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Demantoid and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Aragonite chemical formula.

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Demantoid and Aragonite Specific Gravity

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

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