orthorhombic
Aragonite
CaCO3
Quick Facts
Hardness
3.5
Specific Gravity
2.93
Refractive Index
1.53
Crystal Structure
orthorhombic[mmm]:{110}@1.0 + {010}@0.7 + {011}@0.6 + {021}@0.4 orthorhombic
mmm
{110} {010} {011} {021}
Physical Properties
Crystal Systemorthorhombic
Hardness (Mohs)3.5
Specific Gravity2.93
CleavageGood {010}, poor {110} and {011}
FractureSubconchoidal to splintery
LustreVitreous to resinous
Optical Properties
Refractive Index1.53
Birefringence0.155
PleochroismNone
Dispersion0.014
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