Dolomite and Ettringite Physical Properties

Dolomite

Ettringite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Poorly soluble in dilute HCl

Partially soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-2.951.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-42-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Dolomite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dolomite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Dolomite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dolomite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dolomite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dolomite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.