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Villiaumite and Aragonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Dilute acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.792.93-2.96
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
23.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Villiaumite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Aragonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Villiaumite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

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