Magnetite and Aragonite Physical Properties

Magnetite

Aragonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Dilute acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.22.93-2.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Magnetite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Aragonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Magnetite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

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