Home

Taurus Gems + -

Gemini Gems + -

Leo Gems + -

Organic Gemstones + -

Aries Gems + -

Gemstones


Sapphire and Aragonite Physical Properties


Aragonite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Dilute acid   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03   
2.93-2.96   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting   
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}   

Mohs Hardness
9   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Sapphire and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Aragonite chemical formula.

Compare Birthstones

Sapphire and Aragonite Specific Gravity

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

Birthstones

Birthstones

» More Birthstones

Compare Birthstones

» More Compare Birthstones