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Mottramite and Aragonite Physical Properties


Aragonite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Dilute acid   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.9   
2.93-2.96   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
3   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Mottramite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Aragonite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

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

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