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Eilat stone
Eilat stone

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Eilat stone and Aragonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-9999
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-9999
Cu3(PO4)(OH)3
 
Brittle
Dilute acid
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2.93-2.96
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
3.5-4
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Eilat stone and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eilat stone 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 Eilat stone and Aragonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eilat stone- Cu3(PO4)(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Eilat stone and Aragonite Specific Gravity

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