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Feldspar and Dolomite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.752.80-2.95
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
two or three
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Feldspar and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Dolomite chemical formula.

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

Feldspar and Dolomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Feldspar and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Feldspar and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Feldspar is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.