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Spessartine and Aragonite Physical Properties


Aragonite and Spessartine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Dilute acid   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.12-4.18   
2.93-2.96   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Spessartine and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spessartine 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 Spessartine and Aragonite chemical formula.

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Spessartine and Aragonite Specific Gravity

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

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