Dolomite and Celestine Physical Properties

Dolomite

Celestine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Poorly soluble in dilute HCl

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-2.953.90-4.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-43-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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

Dolomite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Dolomite and Celestine 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 Dolomite and Celestine chemical formula.

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

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Dolomite and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dolomite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dolomite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dolomite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.