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Dolomite and Moss Agate Physical Properties

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
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
2.58-2.64
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
3.5-4
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Dolomite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Dolomite and Moss Agate 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 Moss Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Dolomite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dolomite and Moss Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dolomite and Moss Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dolomite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Moss Agate is 2.58-2.64.