Dolomite and Scorzalite Physical Properties

Dolomite

Scorzalite

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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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-2.953.31

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage

{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Dolomite and Scorzalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dolomite and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Dolomite and Scorzalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dolomite and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dolomite and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dolomite is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.