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Dolomite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.80-2.951.847-1.852
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
Poor to indistinct on {010}

Mohs Hardness

3.5-42-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Dolomite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dolomite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Kurnakovite- Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Dolomite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dolomite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dolomite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dolomite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.