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Violane and Aragonite Physical Properties


Aragonite and Violane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Dilute acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40  
2.93-2.96  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Violane and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Violane 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 Violane and Aragonite chemical formula.

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Violane and Aragonite Specific Gravity

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

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