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Gaspeite and Aragonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
Dilute acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.71
2.93-2.96
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gaspeite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Aragonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gaspeite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

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