Aragonite Gemstones by Colour
This table shows the variety of hues this gemstone can be found in. Click on a photo for more information.
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Aragonite Gemstones by Size
This table shows distribution of Aragonite gemstone sizes that are listed on this site. This can give a good indication as to the general availability of this gemstone in different sizes.
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Lightest:6.45 cts
Heaviest:22.82 cts
Average:11.94 cts
Total photos:7
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| Chemical Formula |
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| Physical Properties of Aragonite | |||||||
| Mohs Hardness | 3.5 to 4, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references | ||||||
| Specific Gravity | 2.93 to 2.96, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references | ||||||
| Cleavage Quality | Distinct, Gemstones (2009) | ||||||
| Fracture | Sub-Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009) | ||||||
| Optical Properties of Aragonite | |||||||
| Refractive Index | 1.525 to 1.686, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references | ||||||
| Optical Character | Biaxial/-, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references | ||||||
| Birefringence | 0.155, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) DoublingMore from other references | ||||||
| Pleochroism | Strong, Gemstones (2009) | ||||||
| Dispersion | Low, Gemstones (2009) | ||||||
| Colour | |||||||
| Colour (General) | White, yellowish, reddish, greenish, bluish, violet. Commonly banded, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references | ||||||
| Transparency | Transparent,Translucent,Opaque, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references | ||||||
| Lustre | Vitreous, Gemstones (2009) | ||||||
| Fluorescence & other light emissions | |||||||
| Fluorescence (General) | Common orange or cream, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) | ||||||
| Crystallography of Aragonite | |||||||
| Crystal System | Orthorhombic, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references | ||||||
| Habit | Frequently shows pseudohexagonal habit which is caused by combination and twinning, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references | ||||||
| Further Information | |||||||
| Mineral information: | Aragonite information at mindat.org | ||||||
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