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Dolomite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Dolomite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95  
1.847-1.852  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
2-3  

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

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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.

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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.

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