Demantoid and Dolomite Physical Properties

Demantoid

Dolomite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Poorly soluble in dilute HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.952.80-2.95

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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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

6.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Demantoid and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Dolomite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 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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Demantoid and Dolomite Specific Gravity

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