Celestine and Dolomite Physical Properties

Celestine

Dolomite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Poorly soluble in dilute HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.90-4.002.80-2.95

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}

Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Celestine and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Dolomite 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 Celestine and Dolomite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Celestine and Dolomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.