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Dolomite and Nuummite Physical Properties

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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
2.80-2.953.18-3.37
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
Perfect on 210
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-45.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Dolomite and Nuummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dolomite and Nuummite 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 Nuummite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Dolomite and Nuummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dolomite and Nuummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dolomite and Nuummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dolomite is 3.18-3.37 whereas that of Nuummite is 3.18-3.37.