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Emerald and Aragonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Dilute acid
1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.782.93-2.96
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-83.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Emerald and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Aragonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Emerald and Aragonite Specific Gravity

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