Garnet and Dolomite Physical Properties

Garnet

Dolomite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Poorly soluble in dilute HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.332.80-2.95

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

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

Garnet and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Dolomite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Garnet and Dolomite Specific Gravity

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