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Esperite and Dolomite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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4.28-4.42
Conchoidal
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
5-5.5
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
 
Brittle
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
-
2.80-2.95
Conchoidal
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
3.5-4
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Esperite and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Esperite and Dolomite 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 Esperite and Dolomite chemical formula.

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Esperite and Dolomite Specific Gravity

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