Dolomite and Marble Physical Properties

Dolomite

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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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-2.95Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Dolomite and Marble Chemical Formula

While comparing Dolomite and Marble 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 Marble chemical formula.

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

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Dolomite and Marble Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dolomite and Marble Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dolomite and Marble Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dolomite is Not Available whereas that of Marble is Not Available.