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Diamond and Aragonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Dilute acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
2.93-2.96
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
10
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
C
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diamond and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Aragonite chemical formula.

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

Diamond and Aragonite Specific Gravity

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