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Ivory and Dolomite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Poorly soluble in dilute HCl

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

1.70-2.002.80-2.95
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal

Cleavage

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Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage

Mohs Hardness

2-33.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Ivory and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ivory 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 Ivory and Dolomite chemical formula.

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

Ivory and Dolomite Specific Gravity

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