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Goldstone and Aragonite Physical Properties


Aragonite and Goldstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Dilute acid   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80   
2.93-2.96   

Fracture
torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}   

Mohs Hardness
6   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Au   
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Goldstone and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goldstone 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 Goldstone and Aragonite chemical formula.

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Goldstone and Aragonite Specific Gravity

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

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