orthorhombic
Pearl
CaCO3 (aragonite) + conchiolin
Quick Facts
Hardness
2.5
Specific Gravity
2.6
Refractive Index
1.52
Crystal Structure
orthorhombic[mmm]:{110}@1.0 + {011}@0.7 + {101}@0.6 orthorhombic
mmm
{110} {011} {101}
Physical Properties
Crystal Systemorthorhombic
Hardness (Mohs)2.5
Specific Gravity2.6
FractureUneven
LustrePearly (nacreous)
Optical Properties
Refractive Index1.52
PleochroismNone
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