Trapiche emerald and Aragonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Dilute acid
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.93-2.96
  
Fracture
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Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
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Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
  
Mohs Hardness
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3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
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CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Trapiche emerald and Aragonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Trapiche emerald 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 Trapiche emerald and Aragonite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Trapiche emerald and Aragonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Trapiche emerald and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Trapiche emerald and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Trapiche emerald is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.