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Marble and Aragonite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Dilute acid

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

-99992.93-2.96
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

-99993.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaCO3
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Marble and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marble 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 Marble and Aragonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Marble- CaCO3
  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Marble and Aragonite Specific Gravity

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