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Dolomite and Verdite Physical Properties

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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
2.80-2.95
2.80-3.0
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
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1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Dolomite and Verdite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dolomite and Verdite 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 Verdite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Dolomite and Verdite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dolomite and Verdite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dolomite and Verdite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dolomite is 2.80-3.0 whereas that of Verdite is 2.80-3.0.