Dolomite and Scorodite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
Not Available
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Dolomite and Scorodite Chemical Formula
While comparing Dolomite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite 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 Scorodite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dolomite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dolomite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dolomite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.