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Dolomite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Dolomite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95   
1.993   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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