Nuummite and Aragonite Physical Properties

Nuummite

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

3.18-3.372.93-2.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on 210

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-63.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Nuummite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Aragonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Nuummite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

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