Dolomite and Pietersite Physical Properties

Dolomite

Pietersite

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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

3.5-45

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 Pietersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dolomite and Pietersite 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 Pietersite 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 Pietersite Specific Gravity

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