Coral and Dolomite Physical Properties

Coral

Dolomite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Poorly soluble in dilute HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.702.80-2.95

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-43.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Coral and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Coral 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 Coral and Dolomite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Coral- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Coral and Dolomite Specific Gravity

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