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Dolomite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Dolomite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95   
2.56-2.60   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   

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Dolomite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Dolomite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

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Dolomite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dolomite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dolomite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dolomite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.

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