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Stolzite and Aragonite Physical Properties


Aragonite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Dilute acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
2.93-2.96  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
PbWO4  
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Stolzite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Aragonite chemical formula.

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Stolzite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

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

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