Vlasovite and Aragonite Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Aragonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

Dilute acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.972.93-2.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

63.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vlasovite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Aragonite chemical formula.

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

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Vlasovite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

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