Sulfur and Aragonite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Aragonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Dilute acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.93-2.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sulfur and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Aragonite chemical formula.

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

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Sulfur and Aragonite Specific Gravity

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