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Hydrogrossular and Dolomite Physical Properties


Dolomite and Hydrogrossular Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.40   
2.80-2.95   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi   
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Hydrogrossular and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hydrogrossular 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 Hydrogrossular and Dolomite chemical formula.

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Hydrogrossular and Dolomite Specific Gravity

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

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