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Dolomite and Sylvite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
1.993
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Dolomite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dolomite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite 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 Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dolomite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dolomite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dolomite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.