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Dolomite
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Dolomite Information

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Spain, Southern and central Africa

1.2 Color

White, White, gray, Reddish, Brownish, gray

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

1.5 Planet

Not Available

1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Not Available

1.9 Deities

Not Available

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Not Available

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Brittle

2.2 Solubility

Poorly soluble in dilute HCl

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-2.95
Amber
1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

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

2.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage

2.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4
Amber
2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

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

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

3.2 Pleochroism

NilArthur Thomas

3.3 Dispersion

Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite
0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.498-1.681
Agate Opal
1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.179-0.181
Achroite
0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Transparent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

Not Available

4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Dolomite Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Dolomite Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Dolomite information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Dolomite is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Dolomite such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Dolomite details and interesting facts are provided here.

  • Origin: Primarily obtained in Southern and central Africa and Spain.
  • Color: Common colors observed are White, White, gray, Reddish, Brownish, gray.
  • Chemical Formula: CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references.