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Dolomite and Fayalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.954.392
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-46.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Dolomite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dolomite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Dolomite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dolomite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dolomite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dolomite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.