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Trinitite and Aragonite Physical Properties


Aragonite and Trinitite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Dilute acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.93-2.96  

Fracture
-  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
SiO2, Al2O3, CaO, MgO, FeO  
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Trinitite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Trinitite 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 Trinitite and Aragonite chemical formula.

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Trinitite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

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

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